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Kenneth Edwin Hansen
He was born October 6, 1928, in Seattle, the son of Kaare and Helen Hansen. After graduating from Ballard High School - where he met his beautiful wife of 62 years, Beverly - Ken served with both the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy; he also attended the University of Washington. After leaving the service, he worked with Pacific Northwest Bell for 34 years, retiring as an outside plant engineer in 1990 and enjoying years of golf and travel to Kauai and Palm Springs.
Ken took great pride in his family and is survived by wife, Beverly; daughters, Diane Wright (Skip) and Jan Vance (Bill); grandchildren, Stacy Vance, Heidi Brown (Josh) and Cory Vance; sisters, Geraldine Hansen and Arline Rotter (Martin); and a large extended family. Two step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren also survive him.
Thanks to Paul Kabugi and Kassandra Denton, Ken's caregivers.
Private graveside services will be held Saturday, April 2, followed by a public celebration of life from 4-6 p.m. at Edmonds Conference Center, 201 4th Ave. N, Edmonds.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Becky Harris
April 13, 2011
To Stacy and all the Vance family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am sorry I was unable to join you at your Grandpa Ken's life celebration. Although I never met him It sure sounds like he was an amazing man. He also left a wonderful legancy in his fine family. Cherish the special memories you made with him.
Becky Harris
Gail Welfringer
April 2, 2011
To Grandma, Jan, Bill, Stacy, Heidi, Cory and family - on behalf of the Welfringer family we send or deepest regrets and sincere condolences. We are unable to attend your celebration on Saturday however, the sun is out and I am pretty sure Kenny had something to do with that! All our best - Kevin, Gail, Nolan and Dillon.
April 1, 2011
To Jan and all your family,
Our condolences go out to you.
Sidney And Francine Cohen
March 31, 2011
Beverly, Diane & Skip, Jan & Bill,Gerry, Arline & Cappy,Stacy, Heidi & Cory.
I am so sorry I won't be able to make it down to see all of you. Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope to be able to see you later in the year.Ken will be missed and he was a special man, and we enjoyed our time with him.
Love, Sonja
Heather Pursell
March 31, 2011
I have fond childhood memories of the times our families got together both in Seattle and here in Vancouver. Kenny always had a joke and a smile for his "Canadian" cousins. I wish I could be with you on Saturday but I'm afraid it's not possible. You know my thoughts will be with all of you. Bev, I'll give you a call when I am in Edmonds at the end of April and hopefully we can have a visit. Love to
all.
Bob Vance
March 30, 2011
He truly was one of the coolest people to have walked this earth. He will always be remembered fondly.
March 30, 2011
Though I met Mr Hansen late in his life, I am glad I had the opportunity. You probably won't need that speed key any longer Ken. Rest in peace.
Mike Denton RM3 USNR
March 30, 2011
Bev & Family, Ken is in a peaceful place now & he can pick up his golf game once again. Hope he beats Buster. Don & Carmel
March 30, 2011
I've known Kenny since 1977 when I dated his bowling buddy's daughter and eventually married her. Even as a young 22 year old kid every time I came within eye sight of Kenny he would approach me , stick out his hand to shake mine, and with an ear to ear smile ask how Douglas is today. I will never forget his class and friendly style and I've tried to copy it in my life. I will miss this man.
Doug Spee
Michael Garrett
March 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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