Thomas Hanson
May 02, 1970 — March 07, 2025
Thomas Joseph Hanson, 54, passed away on March 7, 2025, at his home.
Tom was born on May 2, 1970, in Des Moines to Richard and Ruth Hanson. He attended Lincoln High school and graduated in 1989.
Tom worked at Casey's General Store Warehouse for the last 26 years. He enjoyed his work and had many friends there.
Tom enjoyed baseball, 70’s rock, the Edmonton Oilers hockey team, and the San Francisco 49ers. He loved his faith and church best of all, giving time to the Knights of Columbus, Respect Life Ministry and others.
He was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone.
Tom is survived by his son, Peter Hanson; daughter, Grace (Christopher) Knight; former wife, Elizabeth Hanson; siblings, Stanley Hanson, Terri Wynn, Tim (Crystal) Hanson, Mick (Lacinda) Hanson, and Stacie Dohrmann; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by brother, Bobby Hanson and both his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Animal Rescue League of Iowa in Tom’s memory.
The family will be greeting friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church; 15 Indianola Road, Des Moines. Thomas will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kevin Green
03/10/2025
RIP Tom ( Tommy) We been friends since we started kindergarten in 1976 . We might not of seen each other on a regular basis these last few years. But thanks to FB we were able to stay in contact. But when we did run into each other over the years it was always a good conversation. Sending Thoughts & Prayers to Tom family during this difficult time.
Steve Meinders
03/10/2025
Sympathies and prayers to the family
Margaret Beener
03/10/2025
Sympathy and prayers for his family! May he rest in peace! I knew Tom through our Church where he was always willing to step up and offer his help wherever needed. God be with you Tom!
Richard and Susan Coates
03/10/2025
Elizabeth, Grace and Peter,
We were very sorry to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Richard and Susan
Rob and Coleen Swisher
03/10/2025
Dear Hanson Family:
Our heartfelt condolences to each of you. We knew Tom from church and he was a wonderful servant who loved God and his family.
May eternal rest grant unto Tom oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen