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Kelly Roestenburg
March 5, 2010
Hello Family,
Tom was my cousin, but we never had much chance to be together growing up. I saw Tom and Bernie mostly just on holidays.
I used to hope that Tom would be at grandmas' house when we visited. He was one of the funniest people I knew. And one of the humblest.
I remember one Christmas we met at Grandmas' house, and my brother and I had brought with us our favorite toys (from a pile of toys we had received from Santa). I asked Tom what he had gotten for Christmas. His face brightened, and he smiled from ear to ear. He said, "Bernie and I got a basketball!". I'll never forget how he was happier about his only toy than I was about the many I had received. It taught me a lesson of humility and charity that I will cherish the rest of my life.
I am saddened by Tom's untimely death, but I know he lived his life with his head high and with a smile on his face. He accomplished so much from so little. He is a great example to all who knew him.
Dave Brown
March 5, 2010
Judy,
My love and prayers go your way as you navigate the difficult loss of your loving husband. As I reflect back on 25 years of working with Tom at BMA, I remember how many times he mentioned his great love for you and your children. While he could be "Grumpy", he was and is a sensitive and loving man who had his priorities in the right place. I will forever respect his leadership and concern for the employees he had responsibility for. I will also miss the fun times we had talking sports and bashing each other's favorite schools. I will especially remember the fun we had going to the NCAA basketball tournament at the U.
Tom was a great guy, despite his best efforts to hide it, and he will be missed by more than just his family.
May God bless you and the kids as you navigate the difficult days and weeks ahead, and may you have solace in the knowledge that you will be Tom again.
Gerry & Raelyn Gunderson
March 5, 2010
Judy, I think about Tom and remember how nice he was to me growing up. Some of his art was in Gram's house, and I heard he did some of the artwork in the "Tower of Terror" at Lagoon. I always thought of his talents when I went on the ride. I love his sense of humor! He always made me laugh when he called Cindy, Savage, it was always at the perfect time to make it funny. It wasn't till later I knew of he and Bernie being talented musicians. First time I heard them play was at your house, a party, they were just "jamming". Ya, Tom was always good to me, and I believe everyone he ever met. Our love to you and your family.
Vicki (Swenson) Kunz
March 5, 2010
Dear Judy:
I was shocked to hear of the death of Tom, I was at Relief Society and someone mentioned this tragic happening, I am truly sorry for your loss, it is really a hard time. Friends and Family will help get you through, just remember all the fun times you had together and never let those memories get lost.
Mindy (Elder)Riley
March 5, 2010
Judy, I was so sad to hear of Tom's passing. I wish I could be there for the viewing and funeral. I would so dearly love to see you and your family. Please know of my love for you and your family. I know how hard a sudden death like this can be. What a blessing to know of the sureness of your reunification with the man you love.
Lori Evans
March 5, 2010
Judy and Family,
We were shodked and saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We will remember always the "mummy" with his sharp wit and great singing voice. He will surely be watching over all of you.
Much love,
Guy and Lori Evans and Family
Debbie Jorde
March 5, 2010
Dear Judy,
Words can't possibly communicate the saddness I feel for you and your family. The loss of Tom is shocking! He was my closest cousin growing up. We were close in age and personalities. I spent countless hours having fun with Tom as a child and young woman. He taught me how to play "HORSES" in basketball. He always joked with me about his being short and my being 6 feet tall. He longed to be tall! He validated me when I needed validattion as a young insecure woman. I always felt special around Tom. I have four letters he wrote me when he was on his mission. I will bring them to the viewing tonight. I want you to have them. He decorated them with beautiful art. He was such a talented man! He was positive and fun loving! I would have loved to spend more time with him, as adults, than we had a chance to spend together. I wish you peace and comfort during this very, very sad loss of your wonderful husband, best friend, spiritual companion, father to your children and life partner. All my love, Debbie Jorde
M Talbot
March 4, 2010
Judy, so sorry to hear of your loss I did not know your husband but knowing you he had to be a very blessed man. I hope when I see you again that you will be ( mostly fine ).
Joy Lund Thomas
March 4, 2010
Dear Judy and Family -
I can't tell you how shocked and saddened I was to hear of Tom's very sudden passing. I know it is extremely hard for you and will be so much so for Will. You and Tom have been such a mainstay for him with Bernie gone.
May the Lord be with you and bless and comfort you in this very hard time. I know Tom, Bernie, Justin and Minnie are all having a grand reunion and I'm sure they're watching over you.
Louise Mabey
March 4, 2010
Dear Judy,
My message comes with much sadness and overwhelming love for you during this bitter/sweet time. My words seem so insignificant at a time like this. It seems as though the Lord has once again given you another challenge you must bear, but with the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the knowledge of His great Plan, and from those who surround you with their love and support, I know you will be able to find peace and comfort. This will be a time of much sorrow and heartache, but Tom will be watching over you and giving you strength to carry on.
Please know of my love for you Judy. You have been, and continue to be, such an example to me in all you do and in who you are. I'm blessed to know you.
My love to you all,
Louise Mabey
Ronda & Bill Ernest
March 4, 2010
Dear Judy,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Tom bring you comfort.
His picture says it all with his mischievous smile and that twinkle in his eye.
We all have been truly blessed to have you and Tom brush our life.
The Ute Nation mourns...
Carol Larsen
March 3, 2010
Judy and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tim has so many great memories of working with Tom on all the scout outings and will always remember his great stories.
What a special man. We are all blessed to have known him.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Tim and Carol Larsen
Steve Talbot
March 3, 2010
Hi Judy and family,
My name is Steve Talbot. Tom and I were great friends in high school. He was so much fun. I am so saddened to hear of this.
Love to all
Steve
March 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers! I will be there if at all possible.
Mark LeGrande
March 3, 2010
Judy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear that we lossed Tom, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I want to thank you and Tom for what you did for me when my father passed so long ago. your kindness and love has stayed with me since. Tom will be missed by all.
Love Mark LeGrande and Family
March 3, 2010
Judy & kids,
I am so sad to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a neat man and a wonderful person. You were all very lucky to have had him in your lives for the time that you did, even though it is way too short.
I will always remember Tom as the funny pristhood leader who came up to Camp Piuta one summer. He had his junk food candy and diet coke in hand and he was so much fun. I had my guitar and he had his and we played songs and sang with the girls. He taught me a lot of things about music that I didn't know.
Every time I saw him after that, he asked how I was doing and he seemed to take an interest in me and my boys.
I can't believe the things that your family has had to endure, Judy but my prayers will be with you everyday. I'm so sorry for your loss.
love,
shauna (strong) maxwell
Nila Paul
March 3, 2010
Judy & Ure Family,
You and Tom will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always remember Tom's willingness to sing in the choir and stretching himself when he didn't feel comfortable. I always loved hearing you both sing at our ward parties and all the fun memories of Tom singing with his brother in their band. You have been such a wonderful example in my life of faith, courage and strengh to go on and withstand all the trials and tribulations you have been given. And now another trial comes your way which is so hard to understand. I am reminded of something Elder Bednar's said, "When words cannot provide the solace we need or express the joy we feel, when it is simply futile to attempt to explain that which is unexplainable, when logic and reason cannot yield adequate understanding, and when it seems that perhaps we are so totally alone, truly we are blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord and made mighty even unto the power of deliverance." Please know that you are loved and appreciated by the Lord and all those around you, and Tom will be watching over you and your family always.
Love,
Nila Paul & family :)
Ashley
March 3, 2010
To everyone,
I was shocked when I heard of Tom's passing. It had seemed only yesterday when I heard him walking through the halls of BMA with a Diet Coke in one hand and his other hand in his pocket, wearing those memorable red shoes. He was a great guy and everyone loved him. But now he's in a greater place with his son, making everyone laugh and playing music.
My sympathy goes out to all friends and family of Tom.
Sincerely,
Fellow worker of BMA, Ashley
Pat Maloney
March 3, 2010
Judy,
I am so sorry. We love you and are here for you.
Love Pat Maloney
Rick Green
March 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Tom.....
My name is Rick Green and my brush with greatness took place in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina some 37 years ago when Tom came to work with Evan Neely of Montpelier, Idaho. You may wonder how I can remember that much from that long ago and I'm somewhat amazed myself but you'd remember too if you had had the pleasure of sharing a couple of months with those two as I did.
I was living in the room next to theirs in Liniers and many were the evenings and afternoons that I would pull up a chair at the lunch table we shared at the house or I would sit at the foot of the bed and we would talk and laugh about all the things that 19-20 year-olds talk about. Oh Tom could make me laugh. We just hit-it-off from the start. I recall he had a brother in Holland on a mission who wouild send him tapes and such....he was very proud and fond of him.
Tom and I would share fun stories and all our 'secrets' on the rooftop during 'siesta' study time. I had the pleasure of meeting w/ Tom and our mutual friend Mark Malan in Dallas a few years ago. It was a quirky coincidence that we were all in Dallas the same weekend but it worked and I took slides from Argentina days and the three of us howled for hours in Mark's gameroom.....GOODTIMES.
I'm of course saddened by Tom's parting but of course take great solace in knowing that he now will brighten the days and nights of those who have gone before and who now have him again to share his love and infectious, fun, sweetness. Chau Tomas y que Dios te bendiga hasta nuestro proximo encuentro. Thank you for your friendship. Your Oklahoma Buddy, Rick
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