Comments on: In memoriam Tomi Pierce

By: David Perlman

David Perlman — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:03:10 +0000

I met Tomi during my year as a foreign exchange student in Lakewood Colorado in 1970/71 – she was in her last year there, and have never forgotten her, seeking her out again in denver in 1975 soon after her car accident I think, and then again briefly in Stanford. Everything in this beautiful portrait rings true to the ardent, wickedly funny, ferociously honest, fearless truth seeker I have never forgotten.

By: Tracey Davis

Tracey Davis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:15:32 +0000

I am so saddened to hear of Tomi passing, such a shock, she was a truly inspiring generous person, I worked for Tomi and Doug in their home in the mid 90′s and treasure the memories of her kindness. Tracey Davis Hale

By: Peter Young

Peter Young — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:04:12 +0000

Jordan,

This is the first I’ve heard of Tomi’s death and I am very saddened. As you know we worked together on several projects in the early 90′s in the office on Greenwich St. in North Beach that you shared with us for awhile. We went our separate ways after that and didn’t keep in touch. I’ve really missed Tomi and always hoped we’d reconnect one day.

Thank you, Naomi and Andrew for this beautiful tribute to Tomi. I’m certain she would have loved it.

My condolences to Doug and the family.

By: Andy Wen

Andy Wen — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:34:30 +0000

Hi. I just heard the news. I was privileged to work with this family for a few years. They were wonderful then and I’m sure they still are. I have Doug’s number and will try to connect with him. If you you see him, please let him know that am looking for him and that I send my warm regards to Denman, who’s picture happens to be on my door. Andy

By: ICAMNews – Institute for Complex Adaptive Matter » Blog Archive » Tomi Pierce, BOG Member, Dies of ALS

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:42:12 +0000

[...] Tomi Pierce, a long-time ICAM adviser on science education and outreach and a member of ICAM’s Board of Governors, succumbed to ALS on February 1, 2010. A legend in the software industry and among her myriad friends, she brought to ICAM twenty-plus years of experience in writing software and scenarios for video games with Sensei Software and Broderbund Software, and advising Applied Minds and Metaweb. For a detailed account of her life and accomplishments, see the obit prepared by her family on the blog by her long-time collaborator and close friend, Jordan Mechner, at http://jordanmechner.com/blog/2010/02/tp/. [...]

By: David Zincavage

David Zincavage — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:13:33 +0000

Tomi Pierce was as bright a person as you could hope to find at Yale, beautiful, popular and a gifted leader, superlatively competent, and fierce.

Mais elle était du monde, où les plus belles choses
Ont le pire destin,
Et rose elle a vécu ce que vivent les roses,
L’espace d’un matin.

By: Linda Stone

Linda Stone — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:50:17 +0000

Thanks, Jordan, for the beautifully written memories. You’ve captured what those of us lucky enough to have been acquainted with her experienced — her depth, whimsy, brilliance, kindness…. Condolences to Doug and family.

By: Bonnie Chun-Bennett

Bonnie Chun-Bennett — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:56:48 +0000

Jordan,
I remember her breezing through the art department back at 47 Paul Drive. She was always warm to all around her, even towards those she did not know directly. I always admired the energy she carried about herself, it radiated and was infectious. A very sad day for her family and close friends.

By: Ann Norton

Ann Norton — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:04:01 +0000

Jordan,

What can I say? A tragic loss. I cannot tell you how I regret having missed the last sixteen years of Tomi’s life. The obituary describes her beautifully. She was everything you say.

I will never forget meeting Tomi in 1990 and telling her about my English PhD dissertation on Rebecca West, which I had just begun. She said, “Tell me about her,” and I did. When I talked to her next, maybe three weeks later, I said, “Did you read some West novels?” to which she memorably replied, “Yes, about seven.” We then spent the next few years going to movies and having lunch together in North Beach. She and I shared a birthday, April 24. I still have and use many of the extraordinary gifts she gave me. I loved her.

By: jean-pierre vitulli

jean-pierre vitulli — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:45:31 +0000

I have found this page by accident, using google to have a look at old things. I have met Tomi when she was directing the installation of Broderbound in France in 1989, where I was working as developer. I remember her as one of the most nicest person I ever met. I remember how everybody working there was under the charm of her wonderful personality.
Thank you for your words about her extraordinary life.