Tom Osmond
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Thomas Rulon Osmond is the second of the nine Osmond siblings
and son of George
and Olive Osmond
. Tom and his older brother Virl are both hearing impaired.
Tom and his older brother Virl were born deaf and did not perform with their siblings. They eventually learned how to play several instruments and in later years made occasional appearances with their brothers and sister, most notably the Christmas specials from the 70's and early 80's. Both brothers became the inspiration for the Children's Miracle Network
.
Tom and Virl were also the first deaf missionaries set out from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Tom has worked for the United States Postal Service
for the past 25 years and currently works at the post office in Ephraim, Utah
.
Tom has five grandchildren with his first wife Lyn. Benjamin, the oldest son, is married to Annice Turcsanski and they have three children, Ali Rian, Nicolas J, and Molly Lynn. Anmaree and Matthew are not married and don't have any children. Geoffrey is married to Joy Marie Fowler and they have two children, Paityn Joy, and Beck Malan. Jennifer Lyn is deceased. Tom and Lyn ended their marriage in 1989.
Tom and his second wife Carolyn Olson also have 4 children:
Carolyn's daughter Anna is married to Marcus Poole and has two sons, Connor and James Douglas.
The Osmonds
The Osmonds are an American family music group with a long and varied career—a career that took them from singing barbershop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols, to producing a hit television show, and to continued success as solo and group performers...
and son of George
George Osmond
George Virl Osmond was the patriarch of the Osmond family.George Virl Osmond was born in Etna, Wyoming, the son of Agnes Laverna and Rulon Osmond. Rulon died at age 24 on November 24, 1917 shortly after George was born...
and Olive Osmond
Olive Osmond
Olive May Osmond was the matriarch of the American Osmond singing family, and mother of entertainers Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond....
. Tom and his older brother Virl are both hearing impaired.
Tom and his older brother Virl were born deaf and did not perform with their siblings. They eventually learned how to play several instruments and in later years made occasional appearances with their brothers and sister, most notably the Christmas specials from the 70's and early 80's. Both brothers became the inspiration for the Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network
The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. The organization, founded in 1982 by the Osmond family and John Schneider, is headquartered in...
.
Tom and Virl were also the first deaf missionaries set out from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Tom has worked for the United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
for the past 25 years and currently works at the post office in Ephraim, Utah
Ephraim, Utah
Ephraim is a city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,135 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Sanpete County. It is the location of Snow College and is located along U.S. Route 89.-History:Ephraim was founded in 1854...
.
Marriage and children
Tom and his first wife Lyn Heslop have 5 children:- Benjamin Thomas (b. December 16, 1972)
- Anmaree (b. December 19, 1974)
- Matthew Thomas (b. August 29, 1976)
- Geoffrey Thomas (b. March 22, 1978)
- Jennifer Lyn (b. June 23, 1981 d. June 24, 1981)
Tom has five grandchildren with his first wife Lyn. Benjamin, the oldest son, is married to Annice Turcsanski and they have three children, Ali Rian, Nicolas J, and Molly Lynn. Anmaree and Matthew are not married and don't have any children. Geoffrey is married to Joy Marie Fowler and they have two children, Paityn Joy, and Beck Malan. Jennifer Lyn is deceased. Tom and Lyn ended their marriage in 1989.
Tom and his second wife Carolyn Olson also have 4 children:
- Mathew Edward Olson (b. April 24, 1981) (adopted by Tom)
- Anna (b. March 1, 1983) (adopted by Tom)
- Thomas Christian (b. June 23, 1990)
- Amelia Marlene (b. December 19, 1991)
Carolyn's daughter Anna is married to Marcus Poole and has two sons, Connor and James Douglas.