I just saw this, a little over a year since he passed. He was my wood shop teacher at Madison. I remember when the ski club was organized and he took a large group of us to Brianhead Ut. He and I skied a couple of times together after that, I learned a lot from him. His words inspired me to serve a LDS mission, and when I returned to further my love of skiing, moving to Utah and becoming a part of PC Ski patrol. I lost touch when I moved to Ut,  but think of him often when skiing. He was a great influence in my life. Tell we meet again.

What a good wood shop  teacher, he was always so chill. Had him in 1990, fun class. RIP

I was a student of Toms.   He taught wood shop at Bell Jr High in 1972. He was a great teacher and role model.  He will be missed. My thoughts are with family and friends. Greg Webb

Such fond memories of Tommy at the Surfrider and those carefree days of surfing, dances, bon fires and summer fun!  Tommy was always fun to be around and always had a smile on his face!  He will be missed!

Tom and I were roommates at BYU during our freshman  and sophomore  years.  Tom from San Diego and me from Boston hit it right off.  We both loved skiing and spent a lot of time on the slopes (when we should have been in class).   I left on a mission to England in 1966 and lost track of Tom.  He was dating Lane at the time. Would love to hear more about what happened to Tom after BYU.

I was able to go with Tommy's Mission Bay Highschoolers to Elk Meadows ski resort with his Ski Club. Lucky me...I had sooo much fun! We also went to Big Bear & Tahoe several times together. Taught me everything I know. Thanks Uncle Tommy!

Always loved the hanging out & Holidays with family!

One time Tommy & I, (James "Jimmy" Allen),  had worked a long day and couldn't wait to go surfing. We were in our black wet suites carrying our surf boards towards the boardwalk and his mother, my Grandmother, Francis Hutchins said in her granny voice, "hey Jimmy - hey Tommy whatcha' you doing", quick witted Tommy said, "taking our surf boards for a walk mom". Never forget how much Francis, Tommy and I laughed that time. Tommy was always good for a laugh and I try to be just like him that way. I call it "GOOFY Humor". Love it and will miss his humor. Love you Tommy!!!

Some of my favorite memories are being with the Hetheringtons at the Surf Rider back in the 80's.  Tom was one of those kinds of people that could make you feel safe, special and like you mattered.  We would jokingly call each other a, "Meathead" or a "Camel Jockey".  So fun to be around.  Great sense of humor.  Tom was always friendly and kind to me and my family.  He impacted all of us Knierim's.  My heart goes out to the entire Hetherington family at this time.  Tom and Lane created quite a legacy and it's an honor to know all of you.  

With love,
Jared and Allison Knierim

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Thomas Max Hetherington II

February 6, 1947 – August 23, 2024

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