Thomas Strand Ewing

THOMAS “TOM” EWING, age 83, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

Tom was born on August 28, 1939, to Thomas and Stella (Strand) Ewing, in Minneapolis. He graduated from Central High School, in Minneapolis. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota and University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. He proudly served in the MN Army National Guard. On December 16, 1961, he was joined in marriage to Harriet Kimberly at the United Methodist Church in Anoka. Together, they raised their three children, Jeanne, Mike, and Jenn.

Tom spent his career as an accountant and later worked in customer service. In his free time, Tom spent much of his time volunteering. He was a proud blood and plasma donor with over 39 gallons donated throughout his lifetime. He was an Eagle Scout and was active with the North Star Boy Scout Council. Tom was a dedicated member to the Masons, where he received the Hiram Award for outstanding service to Freemasonry. His family brought much joy to his life and was very proud of his children, grandchildren and would spend his time attending and helping at their activities. He will be dearly missed.

Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Harriet Ewing of Waseca; children, Jeanne (Thomas) Sexton of Waseca, Michael (Kristin) Ewing of Saint Cloud, Jenn (Nick) Johnson of Shoreview; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Stella Ewing; and brother, William Ewing.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service are handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Waseca Masonic Scholarship Fund and/or give blood to any local blood bank.