Tom B. Farren

Tom B. Farren, 58, died Friday, November 30, 2007, at Winona Community Memorial Hospital. Tom was born May 7, 1949, in Mason City, IA to Paul and Bonnie (Hyde) Farren. He married Sherry Strauch on January 5, 1990 in Winona, MN. Tom was currently serving as head men's golf coach, ice facility manager and men's hockey equipment manager at Saint Mary's University. Since joining Saint Mary's in 1981, Tom had also served as assistant men's hockey coach, head coach of men's soccer, men's tennis and women's tennis; physical education instructor; athletic fields supervisor; and residence hall director. Tom is lovingly remembered for his love for his family and students and was a friend to all who knew him.Survivors include his wife, Sherry; daughter, Christine (Michael) Perrier of Temple, TX; four sons, Michael (Rebecca) Farren of Lakeville, MN, Joseph (Carol) Farren of Anoka, MN, Paul Farren of Minnesota City, MN and Troy (Sara) May of Winona, MN; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Katie Farren, Thomas Farren, Thea and Faith May, and Eric and Ashley Perrier; and brother, Jerry (Marnie) Farren of Naples, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents.Friends may call at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from 3-8:00pm.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/?id=13104