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Memorial Visitation
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Bross & Spidle Funeral Home
Excelsior Springs, MO
2-3:30 p.m.
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Stephen Robert Hanson
Stephen (Steve) Robert Hanson, age 69, of Roseville, Mich., formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo., died unexpectedly Thursday, August 18, 2016, in his home.
He was born in Janesville, Wisc., on April 3, 1947, the son of La Verne and Mary (McCabe) Hanson and was a 1965 graduate of Joseph A. Craig High School, in Janesville. Shortly after graduating he entered the United States Air Force in July 1965, serving very proudly in the Vietnam War as a Jet Engine Mechanic with the 3rd FLD Maintenance Squadron and attaining the rank of Staff Sargent, then, honorably leaving the Air Force in July 1969. Steve married the love of his life, Jane Ann Moore, on June 22, 1967, in Topeka, Kans. After leaving the Air Force, they moved to the Kansas City, Mo. area, finally settling in Excelsior Springs in 1973, where they raised their four children. His wife preceded him in death on July 24, 2014. Steve was employed at Ford Motor Company – Claycomo, Mo., for 33 years, until his retirement in 2005.
Steve loved his friends and coworkers from the Ford Motor Co. He was constantly active, and believed mightily, in the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) – Local 249. Steve loved to make friends: always. As a proud Vietnam War Veteran, he never missed a chance to talk, take care of, and reminisce with other veterans. He was a member and ardent supporter of the National League of POW/MIA Families. Taking his service and fondness for helping others, he joined and served as a reservist for both the Excelsior Springs Police Department, as well as the Missouri National Guard, from the late-70s and on into the mid-80s. Continuing with his love of people and employing his strong faith, Steve made himself available to many through his activity with the First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he could be found as Sunday school teacher with his wife Jane, as well as caretaker at the church for various times. Rising early most every day, Steve could be found down at ‘The Mill Inn’ restaurant, having an extended breakfast with his buddies in his favorite spot. His caring, approachable, and friendly way, made sure that he gathered friends wherever he happened to be. His life put on display for all to see, how much service, faith, devotion, respect, and love meant to him. A loving husband, father, friend, and person, his hearty laugh and smile will be missed by many.
Steve is survived by his four children, Michael Hanson of Saint Joseph, Mo., Dawnel (Benjamin) Hanson-Keel of Clinton Township, Mich., Mathew Hanson of Kearney, Mo., and Stephen W. Hanson of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Michael, Hailey, and Taevyn Hanson, Cody (Amanda) McCracken, Coulter Hanson, Benjamin, Hannah, and Hunter Keel, Mallory, Joshua, and Megan Hanson, Liv and Logan Hanson; great-grandchildren, Wren and Tucker McCracken; brothers, Tom (Kathy) Hanson of Wellington Fla., E.J. Hanson of Onalaska, Wisc.; sisters, JoEllen (Patrick) Gavin of Delavan, Wisc., Debra (Al) Rebman of Appleton, Wisc., Luan (Chuck) Roth of Onalaska, Wisc.; and so many more cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in passing by his parents; wife, Jane Ann, and grandson, Isaac Max Benton Morgan.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to The National League for POW/MIA Families.
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