DYMOND Tom

TO John and Wendy Dymond,
I asked Tom if his mum would have any spare scones in the cupboard - he didn't think so - I explanined that I was concerned about the interest my mate was taking in Cinnamon the kangaroo! Tom just grinned - he was not noisey. If Tom is watching he would like to see you both walking with the little ones and the little horses. keep a close eye on your little ones and a very close eye on their friends.

Kind Regards
Andrew and Edna Carr and my mate/Boss Chris
Your shed builders and general concrete hands.

My memories of Tom are of his being a Royal School of Church Music Chorister at St John's Anglican Church in Northam for several years.

Tom had a good ear and voice and he was a good team member – which was very important. Tom could read well and was prepared to act in the plays that I wrote and produced. He was a lovely kid and a delight to have in choir. However, I don't think he was the most enthusiastic chorister, as sport and farms were really his focus rather than church music but he always supported me as Choir Director and did whatever I asked of him. It was a joy to have Tom in the choir.

I looked back to my collection of the Christmas Carol Services that the choir held, over the years, on the Sunday evenings before Dec 25. There was Tom! In 2003, his friend Geoffrey Dwyer held us spellbound as he sang the first verse of ‘Once in Royal David's City' unaccompanied. Tom, Tristan Job and Matthew Lawes had us laughing our heads off in the play “Two Shepherds and a Lot of Angels”. Tom, Geoffrey and Tristan were the three soloists in the carol “We Three Kings”. I think I made them wear cloaks for that!!!!!!!!!!

At the last service in 2004 which we held before I retired, Tom and Matthew sang a lovely anthem called “Lodging I Beg You”; Sarah, Tom's sister played a violin solo for the beginning of “Silent Night”. We all thoroughly enjoyed another Anthem “Three Men on Camel Back” and I know Tom was involved in that with two of the other boys.

If you were fortunate enough to attend even one of the choir's carol services which started in 1985, you will remember the utter joy and profound worship that everyone who was there experienced.

How lovely that Tom was an important part of that experience.

Hey bro missing u loads, no memories to add just want u to know I love u.

In the short time I knew Tom, he left me with a very strong impression that he was everything I hope my son would be - caring, filled with life and enthusiasm, open, friendly, loving, sharing, committed and very happy in just being him doing what he was doing, whatever this was. It was a privilege to have known him, to have shared time with him and to know that he contributed to so many different people's lives in so many different ways. Thanks Tom:-)

I love u mate, hope had a great bday, miss u brother, never forgotten always loved,

To My big brother, the guy who meant the world to me. I love you so much xx

Tom, sorry it took me so long to write on here I was going through my toolbox and found the fine print on the back of your picture your mum gave me said to come here. Missing you big time mate.

Tommy was a beautiful person, inside and out. He taught me that being yourself can get you a long way in life.
I first met Tommy when he decided to come and play floorball for us, he used to charge through everyone like a bull with his head down and get all the goals. And of course, afterwards he'd go help up all the people he knocked down!
From there our friendship blossomed, and we seemed to always be catching up and going out and doing the most random stuff. Whether it was hanging out in Scotty's pool, going to the pub in stupid dress ups, having drinking games on a Friday night at my house or getting crazy and trashy at a BnS. Tommy was always up for a good time and he did 'Just Live Life'.
He had a heart of gold and was always a message or phone call away when something was bringing you down, and nothing was ever a hassle if you needed a hand.

If I was God, I would have wanted to have you up there with me as well buddy. Only the good die young, they say, and that's exactly what you were. An amazing boy who grew up into an incredible man. And that's how you'll be remembered, forever. Always in our hearts Tommy, gone but NEVER forgotten!!

Wendy and John, Sarah and Laura our thoughts are with you and we wish you strength as a family
love
Stacey and David Collins x

Tom.. You where/are the Dymond of Muresk. Your now in a journey none of us can imagine.

TOM Eulogy from the Family.
Thank you so much for joining us to share our common grief for Tom. I am a bit biased as his mother, but I think he was a wonderful man. I would like to reflect on some of the things John & I remember most about him. Then you will hear some stories from his mates at Northam, Scotch College and Muresk.
Tom was a farmer from way back – I guess he was born that way.
When he was little I worked on the farm while John was earning our money at Muresk. One day during a storm the fence blew down between a mob of lambing ewes and a crop paddock. While I was fixing the fence in heavy rain Tom and Sarah-Jane were in the ute. It took about 1 ½ hours to fix – when I got back into the ute the kids had pulled all the tissues out and were making a snow storm in the car. They loved it when I turned on the key and the fan swirled the tissues round. (Tissues) I might need these.
Tom was a very resourceful fellow, even from a very young age. One day we were out checking sheep when I stopped at the cottage to see the tenants – tom was in the ute standing on the seat with the window down. He called me and I asked him to wait, he called again... wait.... I finally finished and came to the car to be handed my hat full of pee. He had used my hat as a potty because he could not wait any longer. (Hat)
As you can see from the some of the photos around the kids were on the farm every day. Tom was about 18 months old at our first mulesing. John parked the ute next to the cradle and the well body back was just like a playpen. Tom was teething and found it really soothing to chew on the green rubber elastrator rings and enjoyed playing with the ear tags. For the next two days we had nappies full of elastrator rings. (Ear tags & elastrator rings)
Tom built complex shearing sheds out of lego and used marbles as sheep to move them through the shed. He progressed to wanting balloons, lots of them which became his sheep and he herded them round the house. I would get caught out when I opened a cupboard or the pantry and the balloon sheep escaped. He would tell me off for mixing up the mobs or letting the rams in with the ewes too early. These balloon sheep were mulesed, this involved cutting off the end of the balloon. Sarah-Jane remembers some violent deaths during this mulesing process. (balloons)
One of my favourite early memories is of the kids moving sheep up Lawler lane as you can see in this photo (photo). Tom developed a real love of sheep unlike Sarah-Jane. I could not draft sheep on my own, so I would drop Tom at kindy aged 4 and come home to get the sheep in the yards. When I picked up Tom from kindy we would put Sarah Jane in the pram beside me and Tom would push up the sheep. I think it is probably called slave labour now.
We had a wonderful time in 2001 when John took us on his sabbatical to New Zealand. It was a good family bonding time after the traumas with my illness and John's cancer. We were privileged to have extra time with all three children in 2004 when we home schooled for the year. When Tom finished primary school he told me these were the two highlights of his life to date.
I am going to leave the stories of Tom's escapades in Northam, Muresk and at Scotch College. But I must mention that I was expecting that phone call from the headmaster when Tom told me he was smuggling his girlfriend into the boarding house on a regular basis!
John loved going to Perth to watch Tom play rugby. He was always amazed that this seemingly docile son could turn into a tiger on the rugby field. (Scotch top)
Over the last three years, when John left Muresk to come farming, it has been wonderful watching the men bond as they worked on the farm together. With John gently teaching Tom, he was growing in confidence and competence so that they could work together as equals. Tome was happy and able to take over the workload from John. We recently attended the Farm Business Resilience program and Tom developed a 5-10 year strategic plan for the farm – it was outstanding.
He built up a business assembling and distributing Advantage Feeders and he was very excited last week as he had just been offered a job with The Farm Shop in town to help him develop new skills to bring back to the farm.
During this time he has managed to convert his younger sister Laura Kate to online gaming and they would often be found swopping posts so that they could keep the game going. They used complex language which we could not understand. John and I loved watching the relationship between Tom and his sisters.
And his birthday present from John and I was to get his dreaddies. He loved his dreadies and wore them so well (head band). The picture on the service sheet is one we found on his phone that he took of himself.
Tom was the most generous person I know. He was the quiet leader in a group, a great mate, devoted brother – he would do anything for his sisters, for John and for Me. He died doing what he does best – helping a mate!
Wendy, John Sarah-Jane and Laura Kate would love you to remember Tom by writing a message to him or something about him on the remembrance flags. They have asked that you please call or visit often over the next year or so to help manage remember Tom ...

JUST LIVE LIFE Eulogy by Glendon Onn & Tristan Job
A motto Tommy always lived by, and us being close mates, now realise that's exactly what he did.
Tommy started university at Muresk in 2009. His cheery, gentle nature and infectious, cheeky grin always made it easy for him to make new friends. His passion may not have always been with his study, but he did manage to pass his bridging course and continue on. Us as mates knew this was made easy for him as Wendy was his teacher that year.
If we fast forward a year to 2010, this was the year both of us met Tommy. We were always greeted with that unforgettable grin or a ‘Heeey Maate' and he would always manage to bring a smile to our faces.
He loved to have beers with us, chat about ridiculous plans for the future, have cheeky spews, go on outrageous adventures and just be there for us. If we couldn't find him we would go looking under his piles of clothes and games in his boarding room. He was always there, always ...just there.
He was and always will be the most unselfish man - always putting mates first.
He would take our cigarettes from us at the beginning of bar shows and parties, not so we wouldn't smoke but so we always had some the next morning. That's a true mate, our mate.
Tommy would drop everything for family and friends. If was a good or bad time or you just needed a chat or reassurance that everything was going to be OK, Tommy would be there. He always knew the right things to say or the right hugs to give, just to cheer you up.
Tommy was caring, emotional and deep. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed having his mates around, parties in the caravan, random drives on his farm and living his life the best he could.
This farm meant a lot to Tommy and the wonderful times and great memories will always live on here as well as in our hearts.
He worked hard and was good at what he did. He may not have always had farming on his mind but he was happy to be working out here. Even when he complained about digging trenches and it being hot, he still had a passion for working hard and getting his job done.
Tommy meant so much, to so many people. He has touched many hearts and left us with the best memories anyone could ever ask for.
He will never stop living in our hearts and he will never be forgotten.
Our deepest condolences go out to the Dymond family and if you ever need anything please don't be afraid to ask. We want to be there, like Tommy was always there for us.
Rest in Peace Tommy, forever and always you will live on, you have and always will be our mate.

TOM by Sarah-Jane

My name is Sarah-Jane but I learnt to respond to Tom's sister while in primary school and then Dymond's little sis once he got to Scotch. So much of my identity is tied to Tom. So much of my life was shared with him. He played a very major role in making me who I am today.
Tom was the best big brother anyone could wish for – although I do admit when he was younger he did torment me some. Even then he always listened and protected me when I needed him to. More recently he had started protecting me when I didn't need it – wanting to vet any possible boyfriends. I don't know how he did it but he managed to get me to agree that if he had ‘a feeling' about one that I wouldn't date them. He and I agreed though that it wasn't me he should be worried about. I think he was planning to lock Laura away in a convent.
As kids we had an amazing time together. As you can see our backyard was a little bigger than most and there were endless things to do. We fought off armies from the cubby house, played soccer on the lawn but it was ‘adventure' we played everywhere. We would go for long walks like the characters, Zooey and Hazel, in our favourite book. There were always monsters to fight and treasure to find.
Tom has always been cheeky and mischievous. He suggested one morning when we were about 6 and 8 that we should get out of school. Mum couldn't send us if she couldn't find us. He convinced me easily and we stuffed our beds with toys so Mum would think we were still asleep. The longer she thought so, the longer the head start he figured we would have. We went and hid. Tom ended up caving first. Quite quickly. Why? Because he was hungry.
While it was Laura who bonded with Tom over video games I remember Tom getting his first game console – the Nintendo64. He didn't let me touch it for ages. Then he realised I could either help him or be someone to play against ... that had no hope of beating him.
Tom was my first friend and my best friend. If anything –good or bad– happened he was the first person I would call. He was always there and always knew the right thing to say. He made me laugh when I was upset and kept me smiling when I was happy.
My last words to Tom were ‘I love you' and ‘see you soon'. While I may have to wait longer than I was expecting to see him again I can take some comfort in knowing that I got to let him know how important he is to me, and so many others, one last time.

I cannot begin to express the honour and privilege that I feel to have been a part of Tommy's life. He was indeed a rare individual. A true gentleman and a person with amazing character. Our journey together in life began a very long time ago when Tom was rather young. He always stood out from the others with his big smile and cheeky look. We became instant friends. He appeared shy on the outside but once he knew you it was a different story. Most of the time Tom was up to something with my brother (adventures of all sorts) but later on when he was a bit older he decided he was going to convince me that we would get married one day. He made me think twice about it but I always told him not yet. Then the world of the internet came about and there were many conversations we had. A beautiful soul taken far too soon but I am one of the lucky ones who got to know a great friend and a caring person whom I will never forget.

You were only here for a short time but you touched so many lives. Rest in Peace

Tommy my brother my best mate and the bloke I look up to, always have and always will, I'm not going to start laying down memories with you or I'll be here for to long, I've got 20 years of them, you were there with me through everything, down to the stage of our pitty little fights over who gets what girl, you and your family stuck with me and helped me through all of my stupid stages, you copped the blame for me when I stole your old mans beer, you stood up for me when I was fighting on the hockey field, even though I still to this day swear you started them, you picked me up after all my pitty little breakups and turned me stronger. You and your family always and still do have willingly taken me into your family, through you I have made some amazing friends, though we have also lost some, but through whatever problems were thrown at us you never stopped helping me through them, tommy you were and always be my brother I have always seen your family as mine, if only I had the guts to just be as free spirited as you were then I could also be as happy as you were, you were put on the earth for a reason man, yours was to make people smile and boy did you do that well, love you man

Always a knew the right thing to say at then right time.. Going to work and seeing him there was what made your day, every chance he could he would get his class to splash me or when walking past he would accidently push me in the pool. He always knew how to make a room laugh and bring smiles to everyones faces. Tom will forever be loved by me and will always be in my heart xx

I taught Tom for a bit and confirm the sentiments others have expressed - his good nature, his charm and his easy smile; best of all was that I could trust him to get his assignments in on time. Given his popularity, this could have been a major learning distraction! I remember him well.

For a young man, Tom Dymond had a lot of enthusiasm when it came to handling sheep. This is a bit of a rarity with young people today. He also had a very good eye for quality sheep. he would have had the making of an excellent stockman. I could see he really enjoyed being down in the sheep yards, and he was fun to be around.

A message from Spain

The last time we saw Tom was in 2001, we were on a trip to Perth to celebrate our Silver Wedding anniversary. As this was Neil's first trip to Australia my dear sister Irene and her husband Nigel made sure he saw everything. This included a trip out to Paradym which I don't think either of us have ever forgotten.

Tom was dashing around insisting on showing us all his animals and then ushered us into the Ute so that we could do the full farm tour with his Dad John. The vastness of it all was amazing to us and Tom made sure that we didn't miss a thing. When we got back to the farm Wendy had been busy baking and we all enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, then we got lessons from Tom on how to feed the baby Kangaroo ‘Kumquat‘, (who was a resident at the time,) with the bottle, not an easy task but the the most wonderful experience. We remember Tom as a wonderful friendly little boy full of vitality and we were heartbroken to recieve the news

John and Wendy, you are in my thoughts during this very difficult times. Elton Li.

Tom- your smile out did a zillion candles!!! Forever young, forever missed!!!

Rest In Peace my friend. I will love and miss you forever, I hope you watch down on your close family and friends and make sure that everybody is okay, as you were always good at that! I regret not saying "Yes" all those times you asked to come over. I will never forget you, or your smile, or your laugh, or your eyes, or your beautiful personality, or all the times we had together. We have hundreds of great memories together, and I am missing you every day. Rest In Peace my beautiful friend. I also send all my love and big hugs to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. Thinking of you all x x Leanne

DYMOND (Thomas):
Heartfelt sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on the tragic and untimely death of Thomas.
With memories of his beautiful green eyes, huge smile and how he was always the first to help someone in need.
Our thoughts are with the family. Adrianne, Shelby and Benjamin.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our most deepest sympathy to Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. There are no words to say. We offer our love at this time. Michael, Antoinette, Guy, Elisa, Samuel and Curtis Nuich.

DYMOND
(Thomas Edward Dale):
Thomas, gentle, caring grandson of Norma and Dale. A great mate, we do not understand. Gone from our sight, but not from our hearts.

Dymond (Thomas ): A tragic loss of a wonderful nephew.
Gone but never forgotten. Hugs to Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura. Love Sue, Brian, Peta, Blair, Russell, Carrie, James and Jackson xxxx

DYMOND (Tom):
Big Tom, I never paid you enough for changing points on the bar, I ate all your food out of your lunch box when you came on the header and I never bought you the beer that I promised. We only have the fondest memories of a great kid that always just wanted to help.
Love Glen, Kym, Oscar, Scarlet and Anabel.

DYMOND (Tom):
In God's care. Prayers for Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. Love Rose, Greg, Codey, Jayden and Aleisha.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. The thoughts and prayers of your colleagues and friends at the Rural Financial Counselling Service WA and the Farm Business Resilience Program at Curtin are with you.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our deepest sympathy to Wendy, John, Sarah, Laura and families. Our Muresk family is now one smaller with the tragic passing of Tom. Times we will always remember with friends we will never forget.
Love Ash, Emu, Lingy and Bec.

DYMOND (Tom): The Northam Primary School community extend to Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate our sincere sympathy on the tragic loss of Tom, an exstudent of our school. We are thinking of you at this sad time.

DYMOND (Tom):
Heartfelt sympathy to John, Wendy and the girls, on the loss of a young man with a great personality. Dominique Esszig,
Muresk Student Housing.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our mate from the farm who showed us how to feed lambs and look after a joey in a backpack. We will miss your cheeky grin. You were taken too young. Love and strength to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura. Adam, Grady, Yul and Miika.

DYMOND (Tom):
A sparkle, a cheeky grin, always smiling. Treasured memories to keep. We will miss you Tom. Our love and thoughts are with you John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate.
John, Dianne, Jacinta, Geoff and Michael Dwyer.

DYMOND (Tom):
Happy memories spending time with Tom as a young boy discovery the magic of his world. Our love to Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. Fionnuala Elliot, Alyssa and Rachal.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on the loss of Tom. Our thoughts are with you. The Hepworth family.

DYMOND (Tom):
John, Wendy and girls you are very much in our thoughts as well as our hearts at this tough time.
Richard and Vicki Marris.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy and family. From the Muresk Horse Course Students 79/80.

DYMOND (Tom):
PAYNE (Shaun):
So sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your sons Tom and Shaun.
Deepest Sympathy Tracey Smith.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane, Laura Kate and grandparents Dale and Norma on their tragic loss.
Don, Judy, James and Andrew Robertson.

DYMOND (Tom):
Members of the South Yoting Catchment Group wish to extend our sincere condolences to Wendy and family at this very sad time.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on the tragic loss of your Son and Brother. We will miss your cheeky smile Tom. Love Peter, Sharon, Emma and Alix Bray.

DYMOND (Tom):
Heartfelt sympathy to John, Wendy and girls on the loss of your dear Tom. Much love from your Muresk mates Dick and Di 73/74 and Adam and Beck 09/11.

DYMOND (Tom):
Heartfelt sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on the tragic loss of Tom. A young man with a big personality and a beautiful smile.
Liz, Milnes, Caroline, Matthew, David and Claire.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura on the tragic loss of your son and brother. Tom words are not enough, but we are sure going to miss that smile at the back of our door when you arrive to spend the weekend with our boy Nelson. Always respectful, always helpful, and very caring. Taken far too young, just starting your life. Heaven has another beautiful angel watching over us.
Always in our hearts Vicki, GlennJohn, Brooke, Steve, Lucia, Allegra, Hudson and Bella.

DYMOND (Tom):
Our heartfelt sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura on the tragic of their beloved son and brother, and also to the extended family and friends.
John and Nell Janes.

DYMOND (Tom):
The Grass Valley Fire Brigade wish to express our shock and sorrow on hearing of the tragic loss of Tom, a Brigade member and want to let Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane, Laura and all other family and friends know that we are deeply saddened by their loss and we are thinking of them at this terrible time.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on your tragic loss.
Debbie and Graeme Butler.

DYMOND (Tom):
The Governing Council, Executive Management Team, Staff and Students of C.Y. O'Connor Institute extend their deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura on the sad passing of Tom who will be sorely missed within the community of the Institute.

DYMOND (Tom):
To his parents John and Wendy and his sisters Sarah-Jane and Laura- Kate we offer our sincere condolences.
Scotch College Boarding Community.

DYMOND (Tom):
Tom, I am going to miss you so much. You were the nicest, generous and the most caring person I know. We were brothers. I love you with all my heart buddy and you know that. This still doesn't all seem real. I'll always be thinking of you and will never forget the times we shared.
Rest in peace mate. Nels.

DYMOND (Tom):
Wendy, John and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you, from your friends and colleagues at the Department of Agriculture and Food, WA.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate. Much love Norm, Alison, Justin, Imogen and Lynton Fox.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to Wendy, John and girls on the tragic loss of Tom. Our thoughts are with you all through this sad time. From the President, members and staff of the WA Farmers Federation.

DYMOND (Tom): Heartfelt condolences to Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura on the loss of Tom, your precious son and brother. We will treasure our memories of the times we spent together.
Colin, Felicity, Beth, Hugh and Natasha Whitewood.

DYMOND (Tom):
Tragic loss. Many good memories of times at Muresk. Sympathy to Wendy, John and family. From your mates at Muresk Social Club.

D yMOND (Tom):
To John and Wendy thinking of you with deepest commiserations. Linn and Geoff Knuckey, Karen and Jeff Whittock.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura for your tragic loss, all our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Muresk Old and Collegians Association (MOCA).

DYMOND (Tom):
Words alone cannot ease the loss of a dearly loved family member.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are there for you Wendy, John, Sarah-Jane and Laura. Much love from Steve, Sandy, Keisha, Laura and Nadia Reynolds.

DYMOND (Tom):
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura-Kate on the sad loss of Tom.
Pete and Sue Byfield

Dymond (Tom ): In loving memory of Tom Dymond. Valued member of our team and friend. We will miss you. Deepest sympathies to John, Wendy, Sarah-Jane and Laura for their tragic loss. Love Gerard, Emma and Brendan Roney and the Advantage Feeders team.