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Howard Hanna Obituary
Staunton - Dr. Howard Michael Hanna, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2020 after a courageous 18-month battle with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Mike was born July 15, 1942, in Charlottesville, Virginia, son of the late Dr. Howard Michael Hanna, Sr. and Mary Elam Hanna.
Mike graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1960 and from Virginia Military Institute in 1964. He then attended the Medical College of Virginia where he received his MD in 1968. Following his internship at MCV, he served in the U.S. Army for two years including a 12-month deployment to Vietnam where he was the medical officer for Fire Base Patton.
In 1971, Mike returned to Staunton where he joined the family practice of Drs. Sam Carter and Bill Painter in Fort Defiance. Early on, he recognized that the merger of King's Daughters' Hospital and Waynesboro Community Hospital was necessary in order to maintain quality health care in Augusta County. Consequently, in 1994, he played a role in the creation of Augusta Medical Center.
Mike practiced in Fort Defiance until his retirement in 2011. During his tenure, the staff and patients were like a second family. He always went the extra mile for his patients, continuing to make house calls long after most physicians abandoned the practice. He would always listen attentively and provide thoughtful care to his patients. He saw taking care of others as an honor and privilege.
Surviving family members include his wife, Elizabeth; as well as two daughters, Sarah Foster (John) and Jennifer Williams (Jim); granddaughters, Katie Foster and Hanna Jane Spencer; and first wife and mother of his children, Annette S. Hanna.
Also surviving are his brothers, Van Hanna (Linda) and Bill Hanna (Karen); cousins, Hampton Hairfield, Jr. (Betty) and Elizabeth 'Bebe' Hairfield Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Stepchildren include Anne Kanjian (Bob), Erin Muller (Darrell) and Patrick Allebaugh. Mike has five step-grandchildren,Jonathan Williams, David Williams, Erin Williams, Jack Kanjian, Hannah Kanjian, Max Muller, and Madeline Muller.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The MaDee Project, P.O. Box 850, Fishersville, VA, 22939. The MaDee Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to pediatric cancer patients in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. The project was established in memory of MaDee Boxler, a Fort Defiance High School graduate who battled pediatric cancer from 2008-2010. For more information, please visit www.theMaDeeProject.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Staunton.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
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henry s sullenberger
March 6, 2022
Liz, my sympathy as always, would be nice to hear from you.
Dolores Ruleman
March 15, 2020
What a wonderful doctor and human being. He saved my mother's life back in 1974 when first coming to practice at KDH. He was my doctor from the time I was 23 yo till his retirement. His understanding and compassion during his practice will always be appreciated and remembered. so very sorry for your loss. Great Man!
March 14, 2020
He was always so kind to my children and a wonderful doctor for our entire family for almost 40 years.
Ethelyn Kilmer
Dana Eastman
March 14, 2020
Mike was not only a doctor but also a friend. He helped me during some very rough times of illness. Always willing to sit and listen, never rushed.
Debra Sheffer
March 13, 2020
Dr Hanna always impressed me with his listening skills. He was never in a hurry. He was a kind and humble human being. I remember he told me "I learned more from my patients than I ever learned in Medical School."
Blessings to his family.
March 13, 2020
Park and I are so sorry for your great loss.
henry sullenberger
March 12, 2020
Liz, the love of family and friends will help you
through your grief.
May God bless.
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