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Earl Hansen Obituary
Born February 22, 1933 in Seattle.
Died January 4, 2019 in Shoreline.
Son of Earl B Hansen Sr. and Helen Hansen.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Larson Hansen, and his children, Christian, Peter, Terrance, Michelle, and Andrea Hansen, and Christian, Kevin and Kathryn Larson, his sister, Maryanne, and his well-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul, his brother, John, and his parents.
He graduated from the University of Washington, where he was captain of the golf team, in 1954, and from Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN, in 1958. From 1968 to 1977, he was the Religion Editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The family hopes that those who wish to remember his life and work contribute to a cause or charity of their choice.
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Claire Frohs
April 25, 2023
Earl was our pastor for a short time in Phx., AZ at Christ the King Lutheran Church when I was a little girl. We grew to know the family some before they left for WA. My dad and I once visited the Hansens in Bremerton - a memory that has stayed vivid in my mind since (for 46 years). I loved the Hansen family and Peggy, too. I am so sorry to find, after doing some searching, that Earl has left this place but am so grateful that he is is now with the Lord. My condolences to the Hansen family. Love, Claire Frohs 575-644-3626
Kathy McGuire
January 11, 2019
Dear Hansen family - Gray and I are keeping you in our thoughts. We're sorry for the loss of your father.
Love to you all,
Kathy & Gray
Christian Hansen
January 8, 2019
Christian Hansen
January 8, 2019
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