Plymouth, Minnesota
Hastings, Thomas R. 55, of Maple Grove. World's best husband, father, son, brother, and friend died Oct. 6, 2008 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Debra; son, Robert (Jessamine); daughter, Lindsay; parents, Robert and Jean; sisters, Heather Cassidy (Mark) and Heidi Hastings; sister-in-law, Barb Peterson (Mark Roudane'); aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Born Aug. 1, 1953 in Kenosha, WI, Tom is a graduate of Luther College and worked as a mortgage banker for Bell Mortgage. Tom was a kind, gentle man who loved his family, friends, fishing, and Neil Young. His kindness and generous spirit will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Tom. We love you. Funeral service 11 am Friday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 18500 County Road 101 (at Bass Lake Rd). Visitation 5 to 8 pm Thursday at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 37th Ave. N. and Vicksburg Lane. Gearty-Delmore Plymouth 763-553-1411
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Deb, I just heard tonight of the passing of Tom. I am so sorry for you and your family. He was a kind gentle man. May God Bless all of you at this time. My deepest sympathy. Judy McCarty "Ma Bell"
judy mccarty
October 14, 2008 | Blaine, MN
Lindsay and family, I am truly saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday.
Ryan Wynn
October 09, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Deb & family:
Reading through the entries from your friends and family, Tom's story is very well told. He has obviously touched many people with his kind and gentle ways. God has certainly greeted him with loving arms for a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you find peace and understanding.
mary westberg-arellano
October 08, 2008 | East Bethel, MN
Deb and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It's good that he had all of you with him and you had time to say good bye. I'm sure he was comforted by all your love.
Our deepest sympathies,
Scott and Lydia Donho
Scott and Lydia Donoho
October 08, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Deb, Lindsay and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May your memories of Tom bring you comfort.
The Ferms
Michelle Ferm
October 08, 2008 | Maple Grove, MN
Dear Deb, Lindsay and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss, Tom was a very kind man and treated everybody as if he'd known them forever, he will be greatly missed by so many, know that you will be in our thoughts today and always. Take Care,
Love,
Scott and Pam Hunt
Pam Hunt
October 08, 2008 | Zimmerman, MN
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kim Cassem Ristau
October 08, 2008 | Prior Lake, MN
Deb and Family,
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family Deb. We are praying for you all at this time and will continue to do so into the future. Tom's life blessed so many lives and we hope that you can find comfort in those wonderful memories of him and his legacy. Remember how many friends, family and neighbors that you have around you and all you have to do is ask and someone will be at your side. None of us wants you to go through this alone. We care deeply about you and...
Lisa and Mike Bramm
October 08, 2008 | Andover, MN
Deb and Family,
We can't express in words the sorrow we feel for you over the loss of Tom. He was a kind, gentle and generous soul and he will be greatly missed. We are here for you any time you need us.
Love,
Ingrid & Mark
Ingrid Johnson
October 08, 2008 | Elk River, MN
