Thomas Merritt Hagedorn

Thomas (Tom) M. Hagedorn died Sunday, January 26 2020 at the Tomball Regional Medical Center, Tomball, Texas following a valiant battle with cancer. Tom was born November 1 1930 to Lambert (Buck) and Nancy (Reid) Hagedorn in Wilmore, Kentucky with siblings of Dorthy (Russell), John (JB) and Mary Edna (Gooseman). Leaving high school early at age 17, Tom enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1948, then transferred to the newly established US Air Force. He married Evelyn Heggem in 1952 and together they had four children. While serving at a number of bases in the US and three overseas tours in Japan, Tom worked on the flight line and in services squadrons culminating as First Sergeant at the rank of Master Sergeant. He and Evelyn divorced and following military retirement, Tom entered the insurance business and led offices in southern California and later in Hawaii. Tom married Linda Dunn in 1977 and they partnered in the insurance business to become wildly successful and a powerful team. Throughout his life, Tom found great happiness in fishing with friends in Arkansas, golfing on a regular basis, dancing and just plain talking. Those who knew Tom heard stories that amused, inspired and offered advice on successful living. A man of great faith, his humor was only eclipsed by his sincere desire to be a positive force in peoples lives. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, JB, sister, Dorothy, former wife Evelyn, and sons Tom and Billy. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lin, daughters, Nancy, Susan, Sandy and Kim, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Woodlands Church, 1 Fellowship Drive, Woodlands, Texas on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:00 am. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to cancer research in care of the Tom Hagedorn Foundation (Checks made out to Tom Hagedorn Foundation sent to PO Box 89, Magnolia, Texas, 77353) all proceeds will be forwarded to St Jude’s, or send donations directly to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research. The thoughts and prayers of the Addison family and staff go out to his family and friends.

Thomas Merritt Hagedorn

November 1, 1930 - January 26, 2020