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In Memory Of Dr. Sophronia Nickolaou Tomaras Ph.D.

14th January 1930 – 21st June 2007

"Thank God, and expect good to come of it!"

This memorial website was created in the memory of Sophronia Nickolaou Tomaras Ph.D., born in Chicago, Illinois on the 14th January 1930 and passed away on the 21st June 2007, 77 years of age.
Full Name: Dr. Sophronia Nickolaou Tomaras Ph.D.
Born: 14th January 1930
Age: 77 years of age
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
Country: The United States
Spouse: Euripides Anthony Tomaras
Father: Charles (Kyriakos) Nickolaou
Mother: Alexandra Nickolaou
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Children: Irene Supica, Charles Tomaras
Siblings: Mary Bolas
Occupation: Presvytera / Educator

Created by Charles on 22 Jun 2007 & upgraded by Charles Tomaras
In Memory Of Sophronia Nickolaou Tomaras Ph.D.
Survived By: Son Charles Tomaras, daughter Presvytera Irene Supica, son-in-law Fr. Stephen Supica, granddaughters Sophronia and Elizabeth Supica.

LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS FATHER MICHAEL'S EULOGY LETTER FROM SAINT NECTARIOS PARISH DR. THEODORE KALTSOUNIS EULOGY JOHN T. JOHN MEMORIAL LUNCHEON WORDS. LETTER FROM MARIAN PALAS FATHER NEKETAS' MEMORIAL LUNCHEON WORDS. TRIBUTE FROM FR. NICHOLAS L. VIERON TESTIMONIAL BY BRUCE L. ARNEKLEV, EDD THOUGHTS FROM LINDA ELMAN VITA FOR SOPHRONIA TOMARAS PH.D

 

Presvytera Sophronia Nickolaou Tomaras passed away on June 21, 2007 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Presvytera was born January 14, 1930 in Chicago to Charles (Kyriakos) and Alexandra Nickolaou. She was survived by her husband of 51 years, Fr. Anthony Tomaras who passed away on December 25, 2012, daughter Irene Supica, son Charles (Kyriakos), son-in-law Fr. Stephen Supica, two granddaughters Sophronia and Elizabeth, her sister Mary Bolas and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Presvytera graduated from the Koraes Greek American Parochial School in Chicago in 1943. She earned a B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1948 at the age of 18. She received B.E. and M.E. degrees from the University of Puget Sound in 1964 and 1970, and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1980.

She married seminarian Euripides Anthony Tomaras in 1956.  (see http://www.christianmemorials.com/tributes/euripides-tomaras/ ) They lived in Greece 2 1/2 years during her husband's theological studies at the University of Athens, after which Fr. Anthony was ordained in Chicago. They moved to Oakland where Father Anthony served as assistant priest, and then to Tacoma, Washington, in 1960, serving at St. Nicholas Church until 1979, and then at the All Saints Camp and Retreat Center until 1990. In 1979, she and Fr. Anthony started the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church in Pasco, Washington, to which they traveled twice monthly until 2000. They estimated they drove 360,000 miles in service to the Mission Church.

Presvytera's professional career was at the Tacoma Public Schools. For 26 years she was an elementary teacher, a research assistant, a senior editor of the district's curriculum tests and a director in staff development for the Office of Research and Evaluation, retiring in 1989.

Presvytera's true calling was in service to the church. Over the years, Presvytera taught Sunday School, played the organ, and conducted icon painting education for both adults and children. She chaired the Diocesan Religious Education Commission for many years, visiting parishes and conducting seminars for church school teachers. She was on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan National Curriculum Committee, for which she authored Called By God and Peer Pressure. She authored the annual Teachers' Planbook/Lectionary  for the Archdiocese Department of Religious Education. She translated 80 hymns into English for her groundbreaking hymnal The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

She impacted hosts of people with her loving acceptance, knowing their weaknesses yet loving them unconditionally. Her faith was strong and sure, leading her as she guided others in so many ways. She followed her faith and gave thanks to God for the good and the bad. Her response to adversity was always, "Thank God, and expect good to come of it."  May her memory be eternal!

Sophronia was buried on June 26, 2007
in the Greek Orthodox section of
Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery Seattle, WA
map link: http://tinyurl.com/3e7ts4w

 Donations in her memory may be made to:
St. Nectarios Church
627 W. Bonneville St.
Pasco, WA 99301

Poetry In Memory of Sophronia Tomaras Ph.D.

Condolence Guest Book

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 22 Jun 2011 – Presvytera Harriet Wilson from Lexington, Kentucky
      email author
Presvytera Sophronia was a beautiful woman who touched so many people. I loved meeting her through her daughter, Presvytera Irene, during our Holy Cross days. May her memory be eternal!

 7 Mar 2011 – Patricia Yeray from Chicago, IL.,USA
      email author
My condolences to the Tomaras family

 21 Jun 2010 – Nikoletta & Nick Yukich from Santa Cruz CA
      email author
Dearest Theia Sophronia, we send you all our love on this 3 year anniversary. I think of you all the time when I am on Facebook -- you enjoyed emailing so much, I know you'd be on Facebook all day long -- LOL! OXO from us all. (You are still our kids' "Greatest Aunt.")

 12 Jun 2010 – Greg Gordon from Tacoma, Wa.
      email author
Thank you Sophronia for your gift to human kind. In ones lifetime there are few spirits that you come across that touch the very core of your existance. You are one of the few, the precious. May G-d bless you eternally.

 26 May 2010 – Nancy Weiford from Buena Park
      email author
I met Sophronia on an airplane trip about ten years ago. I found her absolutely fascinating and we discussed her work on language prejudice in America. She always remembered my passion for Nancy Drew as a child, and I would often receive in the mail, a little news article she had clipped for me on the subject. this being the 80th anniv of ND, I immediately thought of Sophronia and what a joyful spirit she possessed.

 29 Apr 2010 – Greg Gordon from Tacoma, Wa.
      email author
Sophronia and Father Anthony lived next door to us on 6th Avenue in Tacoma, Wa. for years. Our families grew extremely close. Father Anthony presided over our mothers funeral. I remember Sophronia most for her gentle caring and wisdom. She is perhaps one of the most kind it has ever been my honor and pleasure to know.

 31 Aug 2009 – Rebecca Ballasiotes from Snohomish, WA
      email author
I was deeply saddened when I found Mrs. Tomaras' memorial. I remember her from when I was a little girl attending church with my family up until the passing of my Papou and YiaYia Ballasiotes. She was always very nice to me.

 16 Aug 2009 – Marwan Abbassi from Houston, Texas & Richland, WA
      email author
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. She was a great woman and had wonderful impact on my life. I will miss her very much...

Visitor Flowers

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The following flowers have been placed by visitors to the online memorial of Sophronia Tomaras Ph.D.. We invite you to leave your own flower at this memorial by entering clicking "leave my own flower" above.

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Irene
12 May 2013
Irene placed this flower & wrote: Love you, mom!
Charlie
12 May 2013
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Thinking of you on Mother's Day 2013
Charlie
21 Jun 2012
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: We all miss you mom!
Charlie
13 May 2012
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Mother's Day!
Matushka Carol
22 Jun 2011
Matushka Carol placed this flower & wrote: Presvytera Sophie touched many lives.
Presbytera Catharine Roth
21 Jun 2011
Presbytera Catharine Roth placed this flower & wrote: With fond memories ...
Irene
7 May 2011
Irene placed this flower & wrote: Miss you!
Charlie
7 May 2011
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Best Mom EVER! Missing you again on Mother's day.
cheryl carroll
30 Sep 2010
cheryl carroll placed this flower & wrote: kindest women ever loving mom
Charlie
9 May 2010
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Mother's Day... missing you for the third year!
Charlie
14 Jan 2010
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Birthday Mom!
Charlie
10 May 2009
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Another day to reflect on what a great mother you were! I love you and miss you.
Charlie
14 Jan 2009
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Birthday to the best mother ever!
John
31 Oct 2008
John placed this flower & wrote: to a great woman of God
kelly corbett
2 Oct 2008
kelly corbett placed this flower & wrote: god bless you all,and peace go with you
Charlie
11 May 2008
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Mother's Day....you were everything a mother could have been!
Brandon Gray
2 Mar 2008
Brandon Gray placed this flower & wrote: I am so sorry for your loss.
cathie stiteler
30 Jan 2008
cathie stiteler placed this flower & wrote: my neuna. she helped my decide to become orthodox. She was the reason I learned as much as I did.
Nikoletta Yukich
18 Jan 2008
Nikoletta Yukich placed this flower & wrote: Thinking of you today, Thea, and enjoying all the words and remembrances on this site. Love always
Charlie
14 Jan 2008
Charlie placed this flower & wrote: Happy Birthday Mom...your boymou misses you!
Joyce Talerico
28 Aug 2007
Joyce Talerico placed this flower & wrote: May Sophronia memory be eternal
Delphine Lucas
5 Aug 2007
Delphine Lucas placed this flower & wrote: She showed me how to paint my first icon. What a wonderful gift. May her memory be eternal.
Despina Stergachis Reinmuth
21 Jul 2007
Despina Stergachis Reinmuth placed this flower & wrote: Her memory is everlasting. She was such a beautiful lady full of smiles and kisses. My deepest sym
Rob
9 Jul 2007
Rob placed this flower & wrote: Walters

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Michele (Canada) lit this candle on 21 Nov 2007
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A stranger who grieves also lit this candle on 14 Sep 2007
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Joyce Talerico lit this candle on 28 Aug 2007
Sr. Elizabeth lit this candle on 10 Aug 2007
Steve Brown and Delphine Lucas lit this candle on 5 Aug 2007
Anne Gavras...peace... lit this candle on 2 Aug 2007
MDB. God bless you & keep you lit this candle on 31 Jul 2007
Sarah Wood lit this candle on 9 Jul 2007
Alexandres Family lit this candle on 28 Jun 2007
Mary Ely lit this candle on 28 Jun 2007
Jackie Lynn Dionas lit this candle on 27 Jun 2007
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Author Journal


26 Dec 2012 - Charles wrote in journal:
My father, Fr. Euripides Anthony Tomaras has finally joined my mother after their separation for the last 5 1/2 years! My dad passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2012. Funeral Services will be on January 3rd, 2013 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Tacoma, WA at 10am. My both their memories be eternal!   » read more ...


21 Jun 2012 - Charles wrote in journal:
Today marks the 5th year of our lovely mother's passing. Her memory lives on with so many loving remarks and photos on these pages and continual comments when we run into those who knew her. Thanks to all!   » read more ...


21 Jun 2010 - Charles wrote in journal:
It's been 3 years already since mom passed away and it seems like only yesterday. This memorial site has had so many visitors and so many wonderful messages! Our entire family thanks all of you for keeping our mother's memory and mission alive. There will be a 3 year memorial service after the liturgy on Saturday morning June 26th, 2010 at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Pasco, WA were Fr. Stephen Supica and Presbytera Irene Tomaras Supica now serve two Saturdays each month. http://st...   » read more ...


    
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11 Apr 2013 – The Sisters sent this sympathy ecard and wrote:
Dear Shirley, MY PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAT YOU WILL BE COMFORTED WITH THE PEACE AND LOVE THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY With love & prayers Sr. Andrea, Sr. Ana Maria, Sr Bernardina

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26 Dec 2012 - Charles wrote in journal:
My father, Fr. Euripides Anthony Tomaras has finally joined my mother after their separation for the last 5 1/2 years! My dad passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2012. Funeral Services will be on January 3rd, 2013 at St. Nicholas Greek Orth...  
» read more ...

21 Jun 2012 - Charles wrote in journal:
Today marks the 5th year of our lovely mother's passing. Her memory lives on with so many loving remarks and photos on these pages and continual comments when we run into those who knew her. Thanks to all!  
» read more ...

21 Jun 2010 - Charles wrote in journal:
It's been 3 years already since mom passed away and it seems like only yesterday. This memorial site has had so many visitors and so many wonderful messages! Our entire family thanks all of you for keeping our mother's memory and mission alive. Th...  
» read more ...

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