Hazel, Thomas Robert ATTN: SHEET METAL LOCAL 10 67, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by infant son, Jimmy; parents, Joe and Dorothy; brothers, Dick and Fred; and in-laws, Ben and Alvena Eide. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia; his son, Michael (Missy); daughters, Susan (John) Patton, Catherine (Dan) Suggs; and the loves of his life, grandchildren Tommy, Jack, Ryan, Logan; and his pal, Murphy; sisters, Donna (Leon) Parker, Carol Hazel; sister-in-law, Renae Hazel; brothers-in-law, David (Kathy) Eide, Dick (Marion) Eide; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Tom's favorite things were his family and enjoying his cabin of 37 years in Alexandria. Tom was proud of serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and took such pride in his job as a sheet metal worker. He started in the trade at 17, went to Dunwoody and at retirement at age 61, had worked in the trade for 44 years. He loved his job and the many "great guys" he worked with. Memorial service 4 PM Monday, Aug. 27 at Cremation Society of MN Chapel, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-924-4100, with visitation two hours prior. Tom will be placed to rest at Lakewood Cemetery along with his son and parents. "You will forever be loved and missed."
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.