David Dean Hansen

Dad,

Thank you for everything you did for me. I will never forget that you were always there for me and how you supported me in whatever activities I pursued. I remember when I was growing up how you gave me unconditional love and how secure I always felt having you as my Dad. You were a great provider and I always knew that you would be there for me. I now have a emptiness and can’t help but feel that my “safety net” is gone forever. I will never forget all that you taught me and all the great times we experienced. My only wish is that you were still here so I could have another chance to tell you the positive impact you had on my life and how proud I am to be your son. I love you and will miss you every day.

Dave, I cant believe your gone :. I really miss you and all the talks and laughs and good times we had while I was helping you out. I really miss the simister sam that liked to give everybody a hard time. That was only at times. The other times always telling Victoria and myself about your life and family and how proud you were of your three son’s. Their all great people like their dad. You did a great job!! You were right about Disney too. I was looking forward to coming back and telling you of my experiances there. I will always keep you in my prays for God to take care of you where ever your at. One day maybe will be able to meet agian. Take care, : love ya and miss you much Karen.

Dearest Rob and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. In the very short time that he was here at ManorCare he truly touched my heart and the hearts of many others. His wonderful sense of humor, his strength and his determination to continue to manage his life and his affairs. I had great respect for him in the short time I knew him. I am thinking of all of you, and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Warmly,

Jeri Swank, BSW

Social Services Director

ManorCare of Gig Harbor

I owe Dave a lot. He brought me back on board when I was layed off in 1971. I spent many years working with or around him. We had lots of gab sessions not related to work. He always made sure I had what I needed to do the job. Who can forget “oui oui” when he ask if you agree. When Rob got hurt he wanted me to go visit him. I didn’t want to go say “this is as good as it gets”. Dave assured me that it wouldn’t be like that. Rob and I are “buddies” now and I let him know that his dad wants to make sure that I still “get what I need”. When I look at the picture in the paper I am saddened to know he’s gone. The Prophet of our church said at the funeral of his wife, “At funerals we speak words intended to give comfort, but in reality they afford little comfort. Only those who have passed through this dark valley know of its utter desolution. Nevertheless, In the quiet of the night a silent whisper is heard that says “all is well, all is well.” and that voice from out of the unknown brings peace and certainty and an unwavering assurance that death is not the end, that life goes on, with work to do and victories to be gained. That voice quietly brings the assurance that as surely as there has been separation there will be a joyful reuniting.” We’ll see him again. I believe that. Garry Treadwell

John, Robert, Rick, Nancy, Jerrry, Roger and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of Dave. I will miss him. I know words don’t take away the pain but this may help you as it did me.

You can shed tears because he is gone, or you can smile because he lived…You can close your eyes and see all that he had left…Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him…Or your heart can be filled with love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday…or youcan be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday..

You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back…or you can do what he’d want: Smil and know that his loving spirit lives on in your hearts FOREVER.

Remember all the good times.