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Ryan Hansen Obituary
Ryan was born in Greenfield, MA on February 10, 1973 to Herbert and Judith Hansen. He grew up in Orange, CA graduating from Orange High School, class of 1991. He graduated from University of California San Diego with a bachelors degree in Psychology in 1997.
Ryan served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps for the past 23 years serving much of his time overseas, including time spent in Hawaii, Africa, Iraq, and Germany. Ryan loved the outdoors, athletics, traveling, and most of all his family. Of all of his accomplishments, Ryan was most proud of role as a loving husband to his wife Stephanie, and father to his two darling young daughters.
Ryan is preceded in death by his mother Judith Hansen (Wolfram), Grandparents Norman and Virginia Wolfram.
He is survived by his wife Stephanie, daughter's Genevieve (5), and Liliana (3). His father Herbert Hansen, brother, Aaron Hansen and his wife Kristyn, nephew Jakob, and niece Abigail, sister Vicki Richardson, grandmother Ethel Dobias. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his Marine Corps Family.
Visitation was held at the Jefferson Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Funeral service was held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel on December 3, 2014 followed by burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
The love and laughter that he brought to his family and friends will be greatly missed.
Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 was in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Hansen
Glen Graham
April 12, 2024
Dear family of Ryan's, I am a retired Marine LtCol associated with the Old Breed Rugby club. Each year we get together to recognize our fellow Marine rugby players who have passed. We are trying to contact family members this year to invite them to this event. I don't have any contact information so I'm posting my email here and hope to hear from one of you. I'm very sorry for your loss and please know that Ryan is being kept alive in spirit amongst his fellow Marine rugby players. Glen Graham at [email protected] .
Kris OGrady
December 5, 2014
Ryan and I served together at The Basic School and in Hawaii. He was a great a Marine and a great friend. He will be sorely missed. Semper Fi my friend.
Brian Humphreys
December 5, 2014
My name is Brian..I am a British Airways Flight Attendent..I looked after Stephanie and her family for their flight to London and escorted them through Heathrow for their onward flight to Stuttgart..a brave lady..I wish them well x
December 5, 2014
Please advise the family of Ryan that we, here in So. Deerfield, Mass.(where his Mother Judy was born and grew up) mourn the loss of Maj. Ryan, one so young to leave this world, and extend our sincere sympathy to all the family members. May God receive him and extend to him Grace and blessings for his Marine Corps service and his dedication to his family.
Sincerely: Betty Hollingsworth (I baby-sat for his Mother Judy when she was very young and other members of her family.)
Marilynn Froelich
December 3, 2014
Stephanie, little girls and all the Hansen family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Ryan. The Lord bless you all as you go forward adjusting to his absence. Much love.
December 3, 2014
Cindy Toornburg-Schumacher. Praying for all!!
Stephaine you and the girls are in my heart. Just want to hug you.
Elizabeth Davila
December 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Jerry and Sandy King
December 2, 2014
Allene Brown, Jerry and Sandy King from Munday, TX extend to your family our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Paul Froelich
December 2, 2014
"One equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will, to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
December 2, 2014
Dan & Becky Offutt of Munday, Texas lift you in prayer for peace and strength.
Elaine Mattern
December 2, 2014
Steph, Evie and Lily, you are being held up by so many right now, those at your side and those from afar. In time the pain will lessen but the memories of Ryan's love for you will endure. He was a good decent man. May God give him heaven.
Terri Mathews
December 2, 2014
Ryan was a great guy and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with Stephanie and the girls. May you feel God's arms wrap around you and carry you through the tough days ahead.
Larry & Cindy Thompson
December 2, 2014
The Thompson family in Texas extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. May He grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Jolissa Hebard
December 2, 2014
Such a great guy. My heart goes out to all those who loved him. Thanks for giving a Freshman a ride to big scary high school. <3 Though its been years, you will be missed. xoxo
Katy Morey
December 2, 2014
The Morey's send our deepest condolences. Your strength will help guide your girls through life.
November 30, 2014
The Flores family, Micki, Manny, Michael and Mary extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife, Stephanie, his beautiful daughters, his brother Aaron and family and his father, Herb. We will always miss our 'Major Bear'
Manny and Micki Flores
November 30, 2014
The Flores family, Micki, Manny, Michael and Mary extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife, Stephanie, his beautiful daughters, his brother Aaron and family and his father, Herb. We will always miss our 'Major Bear'
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