Austin, Texas
May 5, 1927 – Sep 5, 2018 (Age 91)
Tom Hestand, retired Texas coach and school administrator died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at age 91 in Round Rock, Texas. He was a high school principal at many Texas schools and was the first principal of Westlake High School in Austin, Texas.He was a graduate of Denison High School and...
Read MoreMr. Hestand was my very first Principal when I began my teaching career at Mansfield High School in 1978. He was a great leader and well respected. My deepest, heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his Family!
Janet Kelly
September 28, 2018 | Arlington, TX
I was very fortunate to have worked for Mr. Tom Hestand early in my career at Mansfield High School.
He was a supportive and encouraging educator.
I hold many fond memories of him and his sweet wife, Wanda. Education has lost a dedicated man who positively influenced so many.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Dixie Dibley
September 28, 2018 | Mansfield, TX
This man was the best leader a school could have had during the racial tensions of that era.I thoroughly enjoyed the sports with his son Terry in those years. God bless this family and I owe Tom for encouraging me back in old Mansfield high.
Roy Nelson
September 28, 2018 | Seattle, WA