Richard G. Hanson
December 18, 1927 - May 12, 2007
Obituary
Richard G. HANSON
LT. COL. US ARMY RET.
Born December 18, 1927 in Hinsdale, MT; died May 12, 2007 in University Place, WA at the age of 79. Enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and retired as a Lt. Ret. Colonel in 1968. During the Korean War he received a direct Commission as an Officer. Dick then worked for John Hancock Ins. Co. for over 20 years. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and a 30 year member of the Elks Lodge.
Richard is survived by his wife of 20 years Ann Hanson, son Stephen Sarah Hanson, daughter Debbie Don Whitfield, daughter Cindy Rick Fowler, daughter Jeanne Jim Matter, son Rick Deana Grabofsky, grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Timothy, Nicholas, Jessica, Sarah, John, Kyle, Justin, Sean, Dawn, Jim, Susan, Adam, Alyssa, Mike, Matthew, Melissa, great-grandchildren and special pets Fritzie and Missy. Richard was preceded in death by his son Mike.
Visitation Tuesday 4:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am – 8:00pm with Funeral Services Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 11:00am all at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th St, Burien 206 244-2320. In lieu of flowers memorials to Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466.
REMBERING ALL THE TIMES UNCLE DICK CAME TO MONTANA AND THE FISHING TRIPS TO TRAPPER CREEK. OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY. LEONA RICHARDSON GRAVES
Steve. Lila and I were sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We’re sure your memories of him will be a source of strength for you as the weeks, months and years unfold.
Steve, Sarah & family,
May the memories provide comfort at this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Jane Smith
I pray for your family in the lost of your loved one. I pray that the Lord comforts you all and that you are reassured that he is in a glorious place, at peace and love with the Lord. In the African-American community, we refer to funerals as “home going”. Rather that more do celebrate the life and that he is now with Jesus.
Tony Hairston
Steve:
My condolences to you and your family for the lost of your father. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Cindy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May you find comfort in your happy memories and treasured moments with him. It must have been wonderful to have him as your father.
Steve, having suffered the loss of both my parents and Maryann’s mother we can appreciate your sorrow and grief at the passing of your father. It’s a very difficult thing to endure regardless of how well we prepare ourselves for the inevitable. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry and Maryann
Steve, the staff of the US Army Corps of Engineers Medical Facilities Center of Expertise extends it’s sincere sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your father.
Dear Ann, I just went up and visited Dick. He looks so peaceful. I am going to miss his “it” breakfast; his strawberry sundaes, and him spilling his ice tea at least 2 out of 3 visits. I miss his generousity, his wit, his smile, and him spilling his ice tea atleast 2 out of 3 visits. My thoughts are with you and your entire family. May God, somehow comfort you at this lonely time. Take care of yourself. I will see you tomorrow. With loving thoughts, Diane
Ann & family –
“Back in the day” of John Hancock in Lakewood, in a predominantly retired military office, I enjoyed the mentorship of Dick as my first sales manager. His eye for detail checking all the app boxes and patient demeanor always sought to bring his retired Army order to this inpatient young USAF vet who always wanted the answer – now – even when not sure of the correct question! I remember intense contests & parties! competeing with Howard Jensen’s staff.
No matter how much time we have with family and loved ones, it never seems enough. Go gently.
May your gathering together for Dick’s memorial celebration of life multiply your memories of fun & important times while dividing the pain of each of your losses. Grace and Peace from Deanna & Bob.
Grandpa,
We will miss you so much. We will pray for you in heaven. We are glad that you are finaly out of pain and realxing in heaven. We will miss you a ton!
Love,
The Hanson Boys
Grandpa,I miss you alot. And I hope that your happy in Heaven. I will always remember you as the best grandpa ever.
Steve,
Please accept my condolences on behalf of my family and the entire Corps of Engineers. Take care of your family and see you back soon.
Ed
Dear Family of Richard Hanson,
While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr Richard Hanson, I do have the pleasure of knowing Steve Hanson, his son. Knowing Steve, I know Mr Hanson must have been a great and wonderful man, because the apple never falls very far from the tree. I hope that, while today is certainly a great loss for you all, you can look back on many fond memories and what I can tell in the brief obituary was a very full and fruitful life.
May God Bless and Keep all of you.
Lt Col Richard J. Onken
Chief of Design
AF Health Facilities Division
Steve and family,
First of all, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As we talked last week, I remembered all of the family pictures and kids’ artwork you have hanging on your office walls. You help me realize how important and precious family members should be to us. Your father must have been very special to have taught you the right values.
Jim Thomasson
Steve:
I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. When I lost mine, many years ago now, it affected me more profoundly than I ever imagined it would. It just didn’t seem like there could be a world without my Dad in it. I know you are with your family, so hopefully the chance to be together with sibs and aunts and uncles and cousins will help you to get over the worst of it. I won’t advise you to do what I did the night I lost my dad. I rented “Airplane” and drank a half case of beer. Take care of yourself Buddy. Take your time coming back to the world of the Corps.
– Jeff
Thank you Mr Hanson for serving your country and raising a wonderful son, Stephen who I’ve had the pleasure of working with. May God bless you for your lifetime accomplishments.
Sincerely,
David T. Clark, PE
Cindy,
I’m thinking of you and caring about all you’re going through.
With Love and Sympathy,
Linda
My condolence to the Hanson Family. May he rest in peace.
PS: I work with Steve Hanson with the US Army Corps of Engineers in
Steve and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Rest easy knowing your Dad is now in the Lodge, not made with hands, eternal in the heavans. Take time, come together as a family and remeber all of the good times you have had together. Celebrate your Dads’ life.
John Phillips
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. I know that there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you feel, but maybe knowing that you are all thought of can help in some small way.
Debbie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with you and your family during the difficult loss of your Dad. Time eases the pain and allows thoughts of all the good memories.
With Love,
Kathy
To Debbie and her family,
I wish you all the strength and comfort that only God can give us at times like this. Debbie, you are in my heart and thoughts…miss you at work.
Love, Dale
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully Richard and Tom Keri’s DAD can get to know one another in Heaven now!
Richard is gone to Heaven but all your memories of him will be with you forever.