Thomas James Hedeen, &8220;TJ&8221;, 36, of Farmington, member of Local #120 of the Teamsters, passed away unexpectedly of a rare genetic liver disorder on April 15, 2008.

TJ was a passionate husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who lived life to the fullest. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and was a genuine &8220;people person,&8221; as well as a valued employee. TJ enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially Mickey, Bryant and Bryce.

TJ was preceded in death by his grandparents; survived by his loving wife, Mickey; stepsons, Bryant, 9 and Bryce, 6 of Farmington; his parents, Carter and Florence Hedeen of Park Rapids; his brother Eric (Holly) Hedeen of Bemidji; father and mother-in-law, Oscar and Mary Christopherson of Albert Lea; sister-in-law, Clara Christopherson (Rafael Turrubiartes) of Albert Lea; nephews Brandon and Jared Turrubiartes of Albert Lea; relatives and friends.

Special thanks to the loving and caring support of the Liver Transplant staff at the Mayo Clinic and Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Farmington Lutheran ELCA, 20600 Akin Rd., Farmington with his visitation Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family. Henry W Anderson 952-432-2331 or sign our guestbook at obit.HenryWAnderson.com.