Rest Well, Tom. Knowing he was a good man and a loving Christian, although it saddens me he is gone from this world, I know he is with the Lord in Heaven. Thomas Harold Netherton, Jr. Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Thomas Harold Netherton, Jr., known as Tom Netherton (born January 11, 1947), is a singer best known for his long tenure on The Lawrence Welk Show.The lanky six-foot five-inch Netherton was born in Munich, Germany, as the son of a … James was even more handsome than Tom, and wore less make-up than Tom. He was such an inspiration to me in my late teens. Just watched Tom sing a Frank Sinatra song. He was a man who lived life to the fullest; a man of deep Christian faith who is now in the presence of eternal peace. Always Richie Bayne flight attendant for Delta Air Lines In 1979, he wrote an autobiography titled "In The Morning of My Life". I noticed several comments alleging that perhaps that Tom Netherton may have been homosexual. Richie Bayne. You should of kept that rude comment to yourself. His career post-Lawrence Welk included touring and performing around the United States as well as acting in stage musical productions of Oklahoma! Jesus is coming!! I shall never forget you, Tom. He was indeed very talented. You live on in the hearts and memories of those whose lives you touched. My life was so much better because of Tom. He also was kind to their dog Shultzie. No kidding. I am so sorry for your loss. my love and prayers are with the family at this time. Tom, may you be rejoined with the one you loved. We loved him and will miss him greatly. Prayers for all his family and friends. I later became a performer myself, on a much more part-time basis, in the classical music world. Moved to Bloomington, Minnesota when he was little and finally settled … Netherton became a born again Christian following a sermon he heard at a Baptist church in Panama, spending a year at the Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Center in Bloomington after his discharge from the Army. He was an Earth Angel and I’m sure he is happily singing with God’s Angel Choir. My mother was Rose Netherton, and she always said that Tom Netherton was a distant cousin, but I have begun my genealogical research this year to confirm that. The Infectious Tom Netherton: Blind Dates, Babes, Blow, Booze, and The Lord. I know you are singing in Heaven. Tom! Glad to know he was a veteran. RIP Tom just watched your debut tonight. What an amazing voice!!! My deepest sympathy to Tom’s family. Had the pleasure of meeting Tom a few times in Branson. I absolutely agree that comment about his sexual orientation, whatever it may have been, is highly inappropriate in a condolence site, and I am surprised that the moderator of the site has allowed it to stand. GOTTA TRAVEL ON - Cissy, Bobby, Mary Lou, Ken, Gail, Jimmy, Anacani, Tom 2. He is missed very much. The next day, we ran into each other, and he told me “I will never forget you”. Bayne.richard@gmail.com. He wanted to dance with my friend. I had been watching him recently in reruns on our PBS station. And to those who have written such warm thoughts of Tom (especially those who are believers in our Lord Jesus Christ), as long as we listen to his music on earth, read his book, think of him when he comes to mind, we keep his legacy before us. These people are shamefully spreading smears. I miss you and your e-mails Love Shawna Mitchell My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I choose to believe that which is good and kind most wonderful about Tom. I slept with him on several occasions when he lived in Newport News, and I was a college student. Grief is a process that one never gets over, you simply get through it with God holding you until you’re able to walk by His side again. One of my favorite singers on the Lawrence Welk show. I expect to get a big hug. As I finished the book and laid it on the pile, I suddenly wondered what ever happened to Tom, so I googled him and learned that he died right about the time I was dealing with my then-new diagnosis. Tom Netherton is a member of the following lists: American male singers, United States Army soldiers and American Christians.. I know he is with our Lord now and at peace.. Required fields are marked *. Give Sinatra, presuming he got to heaven by now, a run for his money. I am currently watching a DVD “A Lawrence Welk Family Christmas” and Tom is singing beautifully. He could have taught me so much. Thoughts & Prayers for all of your family. Marie Vollmer, 96 yrs old. Rest In Peace Tom. Just because a man chooses not to marry and may be handsome, in no way means he is gay(which is a real mis-nomer for that condition). Tommy Girl you are a Slug and an under achiever with nothing better to do but be an insult to yourself. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Love Songs - Tom Netherton on AllMusic - 1992 This is Adrienne from Palos Heights, I’ll. You will see him soon and we all will if we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior and turned from our sins. The passing of Tom came as a massive shock to me. The Savior delivers from both, giving eternal life. Tom knew that it wasn’t “religion or denomination” that would give him the promise of Heaven but his accepting Jesus’ death on the cross as his redeemer. I can still remember the times when my late grandmother and I would watch the Lawrence Welk show on Saturday nights and whenever Tom was on, if I wasn’t with my grandmother right away, She’d call me to let me know that he was on so that I wouldn’t miss seeing him perform on the show. Once you are finished typing your message, simply click the submit condolence button. Years of ghost storytelling around campfires with boy scouts gave me the desire to put some stories together in a book, “Haunted … I will never forget him walking down the aisle on that L1011 Live to you Marty, I was so surprised and sad to hear of Tom’s death – it has been a while since I Googled him, and I was shocked to hear this news. I recently found out on the internet that Tom had passed away. She made her professional stage debut playing Rosaline in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost at the Globe Theatre (2007), and first appeared on film in the comedy St Trinian's (2007). His amazing voice and handsome look and his humbleness as a Christian all blessed my heart. See more ideas about lawrence welk, the lawrence welk show, toms. Anita Byers Firman. The Lawrence Welk Show Blonde Moments Vintage Television Abc Shows How To Look Handsome Teenage Years Classic Films … I am in shock! You seemed like a genuine nice man. I had him autograph it for me. I could not put it down but read it slowly as I never wanted it to end. Our special condolences go to Lillian who he loved so very much. Has she mysteriously changed to God! On January 11, 2018, Netherton's younger brother, Brad Netherton, announced on his Facebook page that the singer had died from pneumonia and the flu on January 7, 2018 at age 70. I was thrilled to know he had a sweet relationship with his precious Lord and Savior. We all will miss his beautiful way of reaching out and making others happy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have loved Tom Netherton’s voice, since I first heard him in 1975 when Jesus found me and saved me. He was a good example of friendship . May his family find comfort in the many memories they hold dear. He was very talented and I am happy to hear that he was a devoted Christian. Netherton family, Mrs. Netherton my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know we will all meet in the hear after with Our Lord. That was my mantra. I look forward to seeing Tom in Heaven. A crush is a crush no matter what age! I just found out today after watching the Lawrence Welk Show, that Tom had passed last Jan. 2018. I am so sad he is gone! No doubt you are full of praise and experiencing great joy in His presence as you await the reunion of those yet to come. View their obituary at Legacy.com (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone). Son of a United States Army officer and he has three other siblings. My brother, Vernon, went to be with Jesus on April 20, 2019. The eldest of four … I just recently heard about Tom’s homegoing. Afterwards, I had my picture taken with him. I hope that the Lord will look upon you kindly Tommy Girl. Really? I used to watch the Lawrence Welk Show with my Mom, and we would both be delighted when Tom would sing. That is what one says when they know nothing of the person, want to sensationalize slander of an individual they don’t even know—–or speak from their own experience with the lifestyle and pneumonia. Love you Debbi, I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. It’s not a place for insinuation or assumptions reflecting ignorance of facts—know that the flu of 2018 was the worst pandemic in recent years at that time, It took so many lives, particularly of those susceptible to pneumonia like Tom, who had— prior to his death—spent months of surgeries and recovery due to a serious auto accident. 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As I was watching Lawrence Welks Show I wondered what Tom would be doing now so I looked him up! Favourites. We went to the home show early and I told my friend, Anjean, that he will pick this exact seat in the audience and come and choose this person to sing to.. Unbelievably, he chose Anjean and sand the song “If Ever I Would Leave You.” My friend just melted and wouldn’t wash her hands for days. He was awarded the Outstanding Trainee of the Cycle as well as the Spirit of Honor Medal for outstanding leadership which is given to one man in the Brigade. My whole life is on a spiritual plane, and the joy I have gotten through his words in the book have reinforced my own path and given me even more ways to enhance my own journey. Oh my love to all of you the Netherton Family Into Mrs. Netherton my prayers and my heart I’m with you especially and will continue to pray for all of you for many years to come because you were also very special turn to Tom and if you would allow me can you say to our Tom because you see I had the privilege of loving him here is one of my dearest friends ever I figured out about a week ago that I prayed for Tom for 42 years Every day the Lord asked me to pray for him before I even knew him and when I met him for the first time in Calgary Alberta I introduced myself this way I said Tom I know you don’t know me from Adam but my name is Donalda Erickson and I have been praying for you for 15 years he was shocked he just stood there with his mouth open and eventually said why and I said you don’t ask the Lord when he asks you do something just do it well to say the least that sealed our fate as more than friends forever and then friends after that We always spoke of all of you with such love and even though I didn’t mean you all I always loved you so my heart is rejoicing for Tom but broke for you and if I may say for me as well he will always be a big part of my life thank you so much for sharing hey were so many. Rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! So, so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Just found out that Tom Netherton had passed away! He is firmly in my heart and I am proud to have been called his friend. I saw him in concert at the NYS Fair in Syracuse & he was my favorite Lawrence Welk Show performer. [1] He had also decided to pursue a singing career and sang with Army and Air Force music ensembles. Even when I see him on tv my heart ❤️ melts I always wished he could ❤️ love me. I bought an album in 1975 and wore it out playing those old hymns. It’s been 18 months since your mean comment and I pray that God melted your heart through your own life experiences. My apologies for the very late condolences… Beautiful voice! His extraordinary singing ability lead to an audition with Lawrence Welk. Only finding out now that he is gone. His combination of deep baritone voice, handsome looks, height (6'5"), endearing charm and good guy reputation made him one of the Lawrence Welk Show's most popular singers. My condolences to the Netherton family. Such a dear friend to the family. So very, very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace with our Lord. I loved Doris Day and also your voice. I can only imagine how bad his former co-stars felt in losing their wonderful Friend. RIP Tom. I tried to get him to dance with me, but he wouldn’t have it. Netherton never married. To the Netherton family Lillian at almost 100 and Heidi send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. I look forward to finally meeting him in heaven when I, too, change addresses! Just seeing his smile would brighten my day! The cause of death was flu that turned into pneumonia. My wife and I would go to the Officers club on the Amador Post of the Southern Command to listen to Tom every Friday night. I also followed Tom in his love of the Lord, and am so looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven! I am still grieving for the loss of what might have been a wonderful encounter. Just knowing that he was a Christian, and is in the presence of his maker, redeems the pain that is felt. Needless to say I was not surprised, his voice was outstanding. Heaven, Lord Jesus Christ, Tom … we will all be together for eternity. I once ran into him in a gay bar while I was dancing with my friend, James. … what he was doing. I will always remember watching the Welk show every Saturday night in hopes of seeing the kind and gentle giant–the handsome man with the golden voice–the man whom we called Cousin Tom. Best known for his long tenure on the popular musical show, The Lawrence Welk Show. The eldest of four children, Netherton and his family relocated frequently due to his father's Army career. Song information for God Is Alive - Tom Netherton on AllMusic May God continue to give each of you peace. I was watching the Lawrence Well show reruns and heard my fellow brother sing his debut song. My house was across the street and next to Myrtle and Chesly. Thomas Harold Netherton. Amen. Tom Netherton's CD is the second one I've purchased over the years. Never knew that Tom passed away, until I looked online to see what Tom and other members of the Welk show have been doing over the years. Tom was such a special guy and dear friend to Rolf and me and our whole family for such a long time! The most important part of his passing is that he was right with God through our Lord Jesus Christ! Explore Tom's 679 photos on Flickr! The Nethertons permanently settled in Bloomington, Minnesota in 1961. As of today no official announcement or obituary has been posted. I mean what someone does in his bedroom is none of my bizz. . Tom Netherton (January 11, 1947 – January 7, 2018) was an American singer best known for his tenure on The Lawrence Welk Show. May God bless your family! Faced with making a choice between missionary service and a career in entertainment, Netherton chose to follow the same path taken by his idol, Pat Boone, and became a Christian singer. I was so surprised to see that Tom has gone to be with the God he served and shared with us. He was so good looking, had such an infectious smile, and had such a wonderful voice. You can’t imagine how utterly blessed we were (and still are) hearing his voice on BBN Radio and as we watch re-runs of the show. Tom sang it so beautifully. How wonderful that will be! It was a pleasure getting to know you Tom! After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Tom followed his passion for music and began his singing career. He was wonderful on Lawrence Welk. Every time I hear Gospel music I hear Tom’s voice. Always had time to chat. My thoughts and prayers are with the Netherton family and all who knew Tom. Even more, I grieve the loss to Tom’s family! I have watched the Lawrence Welk Show for years and thoroughly enjoyed hearing Tom sing. May God bless all of you. He was such a wonderful singer and had such a great Christian testimony. What a mean-spirited comment. We will miss you but the Lord wanted you more to lead his choir. So shocked to learn of the death of Tom Netherton…Being a tour guide I did many shows to Williamsburg Va and Berkley Springs, West Virginia R.I.P. This will appeal to older folks who remember the Lawrence Welk years on TV. Box 351, Rogers, MN 55374, “My life counted because it belonged to the Lord Jesus Christ: every moment and every part of it. He would have been 71 today. May the Lord continue to comfort you,Tom’s family in this difficult loss. Like many have stated, I too watched the Lawrence Welk show with my parents and still do. Upon completion of Advanced Infantry Training Tom was accepted into Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Ft. Benning, GA. After a grueling and arduous 12 weeks Tom was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and was then sent to Panama where he served as Commander of the 1542 Infantry Unit, eventually achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. We are just so very thankful to have been a part of the days in Pasadena and Santa Barbara and of course in France. He was known for his tenure on The Lawrence Welk Show. I can’t imagine what Tom’s family goes through when they see horrible remarks like yours. My sympathy to his family. Really!?! One response to the Gospel is to slander and smear the reputation of Christ’s followers. I am Rejoicing that he is with Christ and is resting in peace! I wanted to know if he had given his heart to Jesus Christ. My mom and I were to see him at St Mary’s in South Bend and the weather prevented him getting there. He will be missed. I hope one day to join him in that choir! I’ve watched Tom for many many years on Lawrence Welk. We were living in Ft. Riley, Kansas, and went to a costume party at the chapel there. It is still with me today. Had we gone to school together, I just know we would have been dear friends. I always think of that when I watch the Lawrence Welk reruns! Nashville, TN 37203. Rebecca Roberts. The same place I and any other believer hopes to be someday. My comfort to the family, bless you all. To the I watch Lawrence we’ll show every Saturday eve on PBS here in Kentucky. He dedicated his life to Christ and as a child of our God, Tom now rests in the arms of his Lord. We stayed with him in his tiny little cramped apartment. He was so handsome and his voice was wonderful. Rest in the fact that Tom was welcomed Home by the Lord where he will forever be singing in the bass section of Heaven’s choir. Tom Netherton, Soundtrack: The Dodge Dancing Party. Tom was a devout Christian who is now resting. So his music lives on in those shows and his albums. We would follow him, his music, and the Christian testimony of the God he loved. A painful missed opportunity. Then you will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. We Miss You. Anyone who ever met Tom could never forget him. Tom you left your footprints in this world and we all appreciate you for the person you were and the beautiful music you brought to each of us as well as being a very handsome man. Without expressing an opinion on his sexual orientation, because I do not know, and there is no way I could know, never having met him or discussed the matter with him, I will point out that, whatever his sexual orientation was, he could have been, and was, a good and kind and wonderful person. I just tonight, March 23rd, found out that Tom had died. Tom was going to Los Angeles California I will never forget how tall and beautiful he was.i watch the Lawrence Welk every Saturday. Thankyou for the songs, angelic presence and joy you gave us. Know we will all meet in the hear after with Our Lord. So sad. I had just watched the weekly Lawrence Welk show on the local PBS station, When i thought, I wonder where Tom Netherton is now. Tom voice will be missed. The Nethertons permanently settled in Bloomington, Minnesota in 1961. It should be a great comfort that Tom’s music will continue and reach many souls for Jesus! Tom's rich baritone voice sings 22 favorite hymns that have been older church goers' classics forever. I will when I reach heaven when my time comes. I was only 10 years old in 1973 when I started watching The Lawrence Welk Show and I heard Tom beautiful voice singing it brought me happiness. Even tho Izvestia been married for 36 years, Tom was always my crush. Thank you Tom for the joy you have given so many of us with your voice! You blessed so many lives. That is what one says when they know nothing about the person, want only to sensationalize with slander—or speak from your own personal experience with the lifestyle and pneumonia? Sherry and Sheila Aldridge. [3] An obituary appeared on the Nashville Funeral and Cremation web site. To Tom Netherton’s family: What a gifted, remarkable, loving, caring man of faith he was. By hearing all the comments from people who knew him personally and the fans that got a chance to meet him, what I felt was true! Just found out Tom Netherton, what a wonderful personality and of course, beautiful and, singer. What a blessing to know that he is singing with the angels and that he has just changed addresses to his heavenly home. My sympathy to them. We loved him on the Welk show and had the good fortune to attend a couple of his concerts. @ 2012-02-20: 46 up, 5 down : I have watched the LWS for yrs and have followed Tom Netherton from the begining. What a sad, pathetic “condolence ” from Tommy Girl. I had dreams of meeting Tom some day, so when I found his book ‘In the Morning Of My Life’ just two months ago, I was sure it was a sign that I would meet him, but when I looked him up online I discovered that he went to be with Jesus. My deepest condolences to his family! What a beautiful voice and Christian countenance he always brought to the Lawrence Welk programs. That smile! How could you? Condolences to the family! God bless his mother and all others who knew him intimately as family or friend. Our sympathy to the family and he will be long remembered. Loved seeing Tom on the Lawrence Welk Show. Linda Robb. I accidentally saw him much later on the Lawrence Well Show. And what an incredible voice God gave him. We met at a gay bar… he was AWESOME! I 1977 my friends gave me a haerd time because we were going to see a touring LW show. My heart is broken. I had no idea that Tom Netherton became ill and had passed away as I just recently became aware of the news. You were good a joy to listen to. Join Facebook to connect with Tom Heath-Netherton and others you may know. Such an amazing God given voice and talent was his; we enjoyed his performances. Jesus made us the way he wanted us to be. My deepest condolences to his mother and siblings and all his Welk family. And to top that off, I couldn’t believe how oh so handsome he looked. I know that we will see each other in heaven and we will not use walkers or wheelchairs! Lillian, Julie, Wendy, Bradley..I am devastated by the news of Tom’s passing. I thought it might be too far beyond Tom’s homegoing for me to write acknowledging my appreciation for Tom —especially his Christian testimony (his life & message), but seeing the many who have written since his ‘stepping on shore’, I wanted to express how much my twin sister and I both appreciated Tom Netherton! He was such an inspiration to so many people! Notice Condolences Gallery. Kaie, Most certainly was not. He will always be with me in my heart. Took pictures and spoke to you how we loved your talent. As a young Christian teenager so many years ago, Tom was my ideal Christian man. I was excited to discover that there are CD’s of Tom singing hymns, although I enjoyed his many other secular songs that he sang. You are in Gods hands now. Love to all the Netherton family and prayers for God’s comfort. Tom was always such a fun man to work with! My heart is just broken To the Netherton family Lillian at almost 100 and Heidi send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Tom Netherton had a tremendous singing voice! And he actually passed away on my birthday – January 7th! Unbelievable! [1] Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. He died of flu and contacted pneumonia….sounds a lot like Aids to me. I didn’t know that Tom has passed on. Although I didn’t know him I was saddened and cried of his passing! We and our partners process personal data such as IP Address, Unique ID, browsing data for: Use precise geolocation data | Actively scan device characteristics for identification.. Or just plain Tom to us Welk fans! His obituary was surely a testimony of a very special young man. Thomas Harold Netherton, Jr., known as Tom Netherton, is a singer best known for his long tenure on The Lawrence Welk Show. He dated women all his life. R.I.P. My favorite memories of Tom were of him singing in the Medora Musical in the North Dakota Badlands before he went on to the Lawrence Welk Show. I was a teenager when Tom was on the Lawrence Welk show. ❤️. Tom, you had a beautiful voice. I am an ardent fan of the Lawrence Welk Show, even though I came to it fairly late in the game. But God chose Tom Netherton, as He chose me. Tom was beautiful kind and his blue eyes where just gorgeous. I’m sooooo sorry for your loss. Tom held Jeremy… he was such a kind hearted young man. Tom was one of the most handsome man along with the I had a friend that was so “in loved” with Tom (in the 70’s). It wasn’t Tom; he didn’t have blue eyes. [citation needed] During the 1970s and 1980s he appeared on television commercials for Rose Milk skin care lotion and Nabisco's Triscuits crackers. Her breakthrough role was … I am so sad to see this. I loved watching him on the Lawrence Welk show. It is not a choice. I had the honor of meeting Tom on a few occasions when I was a smitten teenager and then as a grown woman. Our faith in the Lord gets us past the sadness of death and our faith guides us through life’s trials and tribulations in ways that surpass our understanding and abilities. Tom Netherton Tour Dates, Concert Tickets 2018. I have been watching the Lawrence Welk show as usual this evening and found out that he had passed away. I read the book he had out years ago. Tom had a great voice, it kind of sad that he had to hide his private life.
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