Tomi Jeanette Tiger-Allen, after battling a long illness, passed away on July 24, 2014 in Lewisville, Texas.
Memorial Service: 11:00AM on Monday August 4, 2014 at Achena Presbyterian Church in Maud, Ok. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Achena Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 246 Maud, OK 74854
Tomi was born in Dulce, New Mexico to Edward Nolan and Evangeline “Peto” Bilberry- Tiger on June 4, 1966. As a child, Tomi lived in New Mexico, California, and Alaska as her parents were educators for the Bureau of Indian Affairs school systems. She and her family moved to El Reno, Oklahoma in 1979. Tomi graduated from El Reno High School in 1984. Tomi went on to attend the University of Oklahoma with one of her favorite cousins, Chris Tiger. While at OU, she was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority, and a member of OU Band-The Pride of Oklahoma. In 1987, Tomi transferred to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma where she graduated in May 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After graduation, Tomi was hired by Delta Airlines as a flight attendant. After training in Atlanta, Georgia, Tomi was assigned duties in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Tomi was a flight attendant for 16 years. She loved her time with Delta.
Tomi was an enrolled member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She was always cognizant and proud of her Seminole background and upbringing. Tomi knew how to shake shells, speak a little Muscogee, and made excellent frybread and meatpies. Tomi loved all her Seminole family. She also really, really liked her last name….Tiger. The family would like to say “Mvto” to the Seminole Nation in our time of need.
Tomi is preceded in death by her parents Nolan and Evangeline “Peto” Tiger. She grieved for them up to the time of her passing. Tomi is survived by her husband of 25 years, Mark W. Allen. During those 25 years, Mark and Tomi saw the whole country, went to numerous sporting events and concerts, and lived life to the fullest. Mark and Tomi’s favorites two cities were San Francisco and New Orleans. They visited both cities often and together.
Tomi also is survived by her sister, Terri Nguyen and husband Xuan Nguyen, and nephews Jonathan, Anthony, and Douglas and great nephew Walter. Nieces included Jennifer and Kellie. Tomi had other relatives she loved from West Texas. Gaylord and Sammie Gross and their two daughters Michele and Gay Lynn were like parents and sisters to her, especially after her mother and father’s passing. They were a great comfort to her in her final days. Tomi also had nieces and nephews on her husband Mark’s side of the family who loved her dearly. His parents, Wally and Sue Allen, Sisters in law Karen and Janice, brothers in law Lenden and Perry and nephews Curry, Christopher, and Calvin. Nieces include Devin, Gentry, Faye and one great niece, Cameron.
In addition to being an OU sorority member and a member of OU’s band, Tomi was a cheerleader, high school student body president, AAU swimmer, runner/athlete, outstanding pheasant and quail hunter, water and snow skier. She could help run a trotline, could even bait her own hook. She also owned a thoroughbred racehorse that she raced one summer in Texas. Tomi was also an avid sports fan. She loved the Oklahoma Sooners, Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, The Triple Crown, and The U.S. Swim Team in that order.
Tomi lived, loved, laughed, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved all and was loved by all who knew her. She will be in our hearts forever.
Barbara Kinney Metivier
My heart goes out to you Mark, and to the family for your loss of a beautiful woman that was loved dearly. Just remember that she will always be in your heart…cherish her wonderful memories and celebrate her life. I send my love and heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Love,
Barbara Kinney Metivier
Barbara Kinney Metivier
My heart goes out to you Mark, and to the family for your loss of a beautiful woman that was loved dearly. Just remember that she will always be in your heart…cherish her wonderful memories and celebrate her life. I send my love and heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Love,
Barbara Kinney Metivier
Janet Pickens
My heart breaks for you loss. Tomi made me feel so comfortable in your home when I visited. She had an amazing personality. I will be praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love, Janet
Janet Pickens
My heart breaks for you loss. Tomi made me feel so comfortable in your home when I visited. She had an amazing personality. I will be praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love, Janet
Amos Crowels
She was my friend and i’ll miss her. I’ll see you again one day, my friend.
Amos Crowels
She was my friend and i’ll miss her. I’ll see you again one day, my friend.
Holly Dyar
My heart is sad with this news. Tomi was a special person. WE had so many fun times together. My thoughts are with her family at this time, may you find comfort knowing she is in peace now.
Holly Dyar
My heart is sad with this news. Tomi was a special person. WE had so many fun times together. My thoughts are with her family at this time, may you find comfort knowing she is in peace now.
Angela Darter Stogsdill
I knew Tomi from high school. I always admired her sweet spirit, integrity and compassion she had towards everyone she knew. She proceeded me as student body president and I was so excited she won the campaign. She was a true friend to all who knew her and I knew she would represent my alma mater in high standards. I send my prayers for her husband and family but rejoice that Heaven received a true angel!
Angela Darter Stogsdill
I knew Tomi from high school. I always admired her sweet spirit, integrity and compassion she had towards everyone she knew. She proceeded me as student body president and I was so excited she won the campaign. She was a true friend to all who knew her and I knew she would represent my alma mater in high standards. I send my prayers for her husband and family but rejoice that Heaven received a true angel!
Shalyn Cash Gallaway
Tomi was my dearest, best friend in high school. We had so much fun in band and rainbows. We did everything together through laughter and even tears. We drove her gold beetle around town and hit bumps so fast our head would hit the top of the roof. I loved her and will never forget her. I will see you again in Heaven, my friend! Love you!!
Shalyn Cash Gallaway
Tomi was my dearest, best friend in high school. We had so much fun in band and rainbows. We did everything together through laughter and even tears. We drove her gold beetle around town and hit bumps so fast our head would hit the top of the roof. I loved her and will never forget her. I will see you again in Heaven, my friend! Love you!!
Abby Keyes Husbands
I lost contact with Tomi many years ago but thought of her often. She was one of my favorite people. This is so shocking. May she rest in peace.
Abby Keyes Husbands
I lost contact with Tomi many years ago but thought of her often. She was one of my favorite people. This is so shocking. May she rest in peace.
Sheila Tucker
I was flight attendant along with Tomi- her smile and eyes always lit up the room. God has received a diamond in the sky!
Sheila Tucker
I was flight attendant along with Tomi- her smile and eyes always lit up the room. God has received a diamond in the sky!
Jerri Bast Cadogan
I went to highschool with Tomi. She was a lovely person inside and out. I know she will be missed by many. My condolences to her sister Terri, with whom I also went to school. You and your family are all are in my prayers.
Jerri Bast Cadogan
I went to highschool with Tomi. She was a lovely person inside and out. I know she will be missed by many. My condolences to her sister Terri, with whom I also went to school. You and your family are all are in my prayers.
Lisa Cox
My heart is heavy. This earth has lost a grand spirit. I LOVED my lay overs at Delta with Tomi! Godspeed Tomi Tiger Allen. Prayers of love and peace for all that grieve her loss.
~Lisa Cox
Lisa Cox
My heart is heavy. This earth has lost a grand spirit. I LOVED my lay overs at Delta with Tomi! Godspeed Tomi Tiger Allen. Prayers of love and peace for all that grieve her loss.
~Lisa Cox
Teresa D'Angelo
I was a flight attendant with Tomi at Delta & she was truly one of my favorites. Everyone loved being in her presence! She was a beautiful soul. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Tomi’s family & friends. Special prayers to you Mark…one thing I will always remember was how much she talked about you. She loved, adored, & respected you so much & talked so highly of you. I am so very sad to hear of her passing. The obituary was beautifully written…thank you for sharing her with us.
Laurie Fish
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mark and Tomi’s family! I flew with Tomi for many years and unfortunately we lost contact after we quit flying. But Tomi was one of those people, if you flew with her once, you would never forget her! She was beautiful inside and out! Mark rented a limo one year for her birthday and he called and asked me if Sally and I would like to ride around with her to celebrate her birthday, well of course! He had a nice little romantic dinner planned for her after we went out! Well Tomi being the fun awesome person she was, invited Sally and I a long, boy was he surprised when we showed up. But he just went a long with it. May all the wonderful stories of her and the incredible person she was bring some peace and comfort to her family and friends! You will truly be missed!
Kerry Girty Cuny
I am with heavy heart right now. I just heard of the passing of my tribal sister. We shared many many good times at NSU and after! My best memory is of the George Strait concert in Dallas, and Kimbo and I didn’t have tickets. We went because she just KNEW that we would be able to get one. And yes, we did…about 4 rows from the stage! She and Mark were like how did you and Kimbo get so lucky? 🙂 I am living in Japan and recently (May) was home (KS) and received a call from Tomi at my mothers house. She was so happy and always made me laugh. She called because of her concern about the recent loss of my twin sister. Always had compassion for others. So unselfish, and a sweetheart. We had lost touch for a few years, but like always, we picked up where we left off. I am sad, but am happy that she knew the Lord and is no longer in pain. God Bless the Tiger-Allen family at this time.
Traci Hansen Kosaki
I was in Tomi’s training class at Delta we shared some great times! She brought smiles and friendship everywhere!
Mark Allen
Just a note to express my sincere gratitude for the love and support you have given and shown in the past weeks. The flowers, cards, food, kindness, support and love made the difference during this trying time. It is sometimes difficult to put thoughts into words, and for some moments there are no words except Thank You.
Mark
Mimi Gilbert
Tomi and I were friends for the years she spent at Delta. We flew together so much. I was always glad when we were assigned the same trip. Words cannot express my shock at this news. My spirit and prayers are with her family whom she loved. I love Tomi and will be reunited with her laughter someday. peace…
Kay
Tomi used to work at my company, Daikin AC, as receptionist. She left a few years ago and we lost touch, and I only just learned of her passing. She was a remarkable individual –I had never met anyone so full of life and joy every single day–like a force of nature–even an aberration– as I could hardly fathom being happy 100% of the time! If she was down, she wasn’t about to lay it on anyone else. She was so full of mirth and positive energy that it was uplifting to be in her presence, and she brought so much sunshine into a
room. Even the shyest person would open up to Tomi, as she was so eager to interact, so gregarious and positive and friendly. My heartfelt condolences to those who were close to her.
Melinda Madland
Tomi was a Delta Airlines friend of mine.I was always in awe of her total joy.I always told her she looked like an Indian Princess and that she was.
I loved hearing about her Indian heritage.She gave me her recipe for Indian fry bread which I still have.I think of her and laugh as she was so light hearted and funny.I just found out about her passing today .Dec 7th,2020.