Tanner Hocum

OBITUARY Tanner Anthony Hocum was born on November 30, 1989 in Burnsville, MN, the son of Anthony Hocum and Shelley (Hanson) Gilbertson. He graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 2008. Tanner enjoyed skateboarding and snowboarding, but his passion was music. He taught himself to play the piano and he also mastered the guitar, often recording songs and performing with his band, or just joining his friends to jam. Tanner's passion for music was perhaps only surpassed by his kindness and unconditional love for others. He got along with everyone, made people laugh, and especially liked hanging out with family and friends on the lake. Tanner was an incredible and talented person, a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed, but his creative spirit will forever live in the hearts of all who knew him. Tanner A. Hocum died on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the age of 21 years old. He is survived by his parents Anthony (April Burmeister) Hocum of Alexandria and Shelley (Scott) Gilbertson of Melrose, MN; big sister Tessa Hocum of Minneapolis; little sisters Lily Gilbertson of Melrose and Mya Burmeister of Alexandria; little brother Cameron Gilbertson of Melrose; grandparents Bob (Sheryl) Hocum of Alexandria, Truman (Karen) Hanson of Alexandria, Curt (Diane) Wendt of White Bear Lake, Dave (Bonita) Gilbertson of Alexandria, Tim (Louise) Kahler of Garfield, Don (Jan) Wagner of Brandon; great grandmother Lillian Kvammen of Osakis; uncles and aunts Todd (Linda) Hocum of Alexandria, Troy (Malissa) Hocum of Alexandria, Jen (Jeff) Zoller of Albert Lea, Matt (Amanda) Hanson of Rocklin, CA, Kristi (Tom) Wenner of Alexandria; cousins Tyler, Hayley, Breck, and Jacey Hocum, Jack Zoller, Addison Hanson, Brittney Muzik and Sheanne Hediger, and many great uncles and aunts. Tanner was preceded in death by his great grandparents. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Reverend Mark Astrup officiating. Kim Byrne and Ben Young provided special music. Honorary Pall Bearers were Tyler Hocum, Brittney Muzik, Aaron Huber, Justin Sweep, Danny Lambert, Jack Trebelhorn, Coral Miller, Kelley Vagle, and Ben Young. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net