Feb 4, 1936 - Sep 2, 2013
Hey daddy. I miss you so much. I will miss our talks and your support of me when I needed it. What am I gonna do without you.
Lori Hansen
September 10, 2013 | Poughkeepsie, NY
Lynnie and Nakia, I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Please know my prayers are with you and your entire family.
It was an honor to know him and I will always remember how kind he was to me when I worked at Warring School. May he rest in peace.
Linda Mann
September 08, 2013 | Wappingers Falls, NY
Mr. Hansen was a kind, loving man. He will be greatly missed. I will make sure that your grandsons continue to remember you. I know that you will be watching down on them and protecting them. I am glad that you were a part of my life. I will miss you deeply.
Sara Raymond
September 05, 2013 | Poughkeepsie, NY
Lori, God bless you dear friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. I never had the opportunity of working with your dad, but I have always heard wonderful things about him. I will keep your family in prayer.
Dana Daniels
September 05, 2013 | New Windsor, NY
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I feel honored that I knew Earl. He was a great person and friend. He will be missed by many. I am fortunate to have some great memories of our friendship.
Roberta Roberts
September 04, 2013 | NY
Cousin Earl was a kindhearted, generous person with great character and I will miss him deeply.
With Love & heartfelt sympathy,
Marcia
Marcia Douglas
September 04, 2013 | Bloomfield, NJ
May God Bless and Keep your family in peace at this time. Mr. Hansen was a good person. Always, know that he remains in your hearts. I send my love to you all. Hughes Family
Arvella Hughes
September 04, 2013 | Elk Grove, CA
Im sorry for the families lost he was a good cousin and person he will always be in my familys heart love always lynn
September 04, 2013
Earl Orlando Hansen, Sr., 77, of Poughkeepsie, NY was called home to glory on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the River Valley Care Center. He was born February 4, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, the third child and second son of Roland Hansen and Katherine Douglas Hansen.Earl graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Air Force. He married Betty Jean Gatlin of Albuquerque, NM, who predeceased him on August 30, 1994. He was a beloved and successful supervisor at both IBM and the U.S. Post Office, where he worked for more than 30 years. In his free time, Earl enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing golf, chess, and spending time with his grandchildren.He is survived by his five children, Sonya Hansen of Moreno Valley, CA, Earl Hansen, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Audrith (Lynny-Pooh) Hansen Ward of Poughkeepsie, Lori Hansen of Poughkeepsie, and Jennifer Hansen of Poughkeepsie; five grandchildren, Demond Huff, Nakia Hansen, Vanessa Goldson, Elijah Hansen and Jordan Hansen: and his sister, Carol Hansen Cejas of Portsmouth, VA. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Douglas Hansen.Calling hours will be held from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. – 39 So Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; 845-452-1840. The funeral service will follow directly after, also at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home. The private burial will be at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. To send an online condolence go to www.darrowfuneralhome.org.
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