Thomas Ray KING

1940 - 2022

Passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 after battling Alzheimer's Disease. He was born May 18, 1940 to Ray and Charlotte King and graduated from Edina High School and University of Minnesota. His mother assembled eleven scrapbooks detailing his academic and athletic accomplishments. He was inducted into the Edina High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a halfback for the Gopher football teams which won both a National Championship and the Rose Bowl. Tom graduated from the U of M law school and became a recognized securities and finance lawyer. He was known to guide and mentor lawyers, friends and clients. He spent much of his career at Fredrikson and Byron, where he became chair of the board. Community service was also important to Tom. He was a donor to endless causes and he also served as chair of the board of the Legal Aid Society, Children's Home Society, and president of North Oaks Golf Club. Tom was an unusual combination of competition and compassion. Many have noted his handshake was both a greeting and a contest. He was an avid reader, a dedicated walker, a tireless dancer, and a superb animal lover, especially to our horses, dogs and crows. Many thanks are due to his family, friends, neighbors and clients who celebrated life with Tom for his 81 years. The support Tom received was unbelievable. Thanks also to Shoreview Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for wonderful care. Private family interment has taken place. Memorials may be directed to Children's Home Society, UofM Foundation - Sandy Stephens Scholarship Fund, or Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Tom is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Blair (Ivan); brother, Douglas (Ging); brother-in-law, Hap LeVander (Carla); and sister-in-law, Dyan Lawlor (Rob). He was preceded in death by brother, Dallas; sister, Lana. Tom truly had over 80 years of a life well-lived, and well-loved.