Thomas Frank Hansen

Hansen Thomas Frank, age 83, of Mpls. Upon graduation from North High, he served in the CCC & as Army medic, WWII Pacific theatre. Tom worked his entire life for the betterment of others. Graduating in social work from the U of M, he rose to the executive directorship of Wells Memorial & Northside Settlement Services. Tom then became a domestic relations counselor for Henn. Cty., retiring as supervisor. In retirement, he was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, the WISE program at Northstar Elementary School & the Master Gardener program. Reknowned among those who knew & loved him as enjoying storytelling, woodworking, gardening & music, Tom was also a confirmation mentor, a theology scholar, a punster extraordinaire & connoisseur of cookies. A deeply philosophical man of perpetual action, he enriched the lives of all who encountered him. Survived by wife, Judy Bevan; children, Kit (Carolyn) & Erich; granddaughter, Sarah & numerous members of his extended families. Memorial services Sat., Aug. 9, at Mayflower Congregational Church, 106 E. Diamond Lake Rd. (west side of 35W & 54th St. exit), Mpls., at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to University of Minnesota Foundation (200 Oak St SE, Ste 500, Mpls, MN 55455), for needy social work students (mention Tom Hansen). Inquiries, Kit (612) 825-6202.

Published on August 3, 2003