Cathy Jo "CJ" Tuomala, loving mother, grandmother and wife found peace on Wednesday January 2, 2013 at the age of 55.
Cathy was born in Chicago, Ill on December 26, 1957 to Joann and Roy Christensen. She grew up in Des Plains Ill and graduated from Maine West High School.
Having received the gift of life twice through organ donations, Cathy was committed to her roles as an Ambassador for OneLegacy/Donate Life and as an educator on the benefits of organ and tissue donations.
Cathy is survived by her daughters Rebecca Gupton, Jessica Tuomala and Kaitlyn Briggs; her husband David Briggs; her grandson Miles Abbot; her brothers Roy and Larry Christensen; and her sister Sharon Christensen.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the OneLegacy Foundation.
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