It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Gerontological Society acknowledges the passing of Tom Hyder who died suddenly on October 10, 2024. Tom served as the Executive Director of MGS from 2014 to 2021 and again in 2022. Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Carole, his daughter-in-law Adrienne Hyder, his grandsons Leon and Rey, and his extended family. 

Tom led MGS during a pivotal time in its long history. He brought the Society fully into the virtual age, ensured financial stability, strengthened the MGS scholarship endowment, and formed partnerships across a wide variety of stakeholders. 

For many of us, Tom was a mentor and a friend. For all of us, Tom showed us the power of grace, humility, and kindness. 

The link to Tom’s obituary is: Obituary of John Hyder | Funeral Homes & Cremation Services | Crema... In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation can be made to the Minnesota Gerontological Society: “In memory of Tom Hyder.” Minnesota Gerontological Society - Donate