Time with Tom and Myrtle Tyvand
Tom was married to Myrtle King Tyvand. They had 2 sons, Thomas H. Tyvand Sr. and Courtney Tyvand. I went to school with Tom Jr. I made many trips to their home. I enjoyed joining them for dinner, gardening, wine tasting. Tom was an avid maker of wine. I recall him making grape, red and white, cherry, strawberry and more. He was a veteran and worded for GTE when met him and Myrtlle in 1975. I boarded my horse at their 7 acre property complete with a barn. They loved animals, particularly cats. They had 2 during the 30 plus years I was in tgeir company. They kept them into old age 18 and 16 years. Myrtle was like a do all around everything from splitting wood, smoking salmon, handpainting China and a master chef. She volunteered at Friendshp House, a daycare for children and an early learning center thru kindergarten. Tom's favorite past time was hearing of her daily adventures and wine making he was a wonderful husband and father. He was tall, dark, and handsome. He and Myrtle were full of humor, kindness, intelligent and a picture of a successful marriage. I feel blessed to have been part of it. I loved them and miss them.. They were down to earth and accessible. They were unique respected, well liked and never stayed from who they were. I am better for knowing them. Tom was an outstanding role model for his sons, as was Myrtle. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share a glimpse into their lives.
