Howard J. Hansen

HANSEN, Howard J. Howard J. Hansen, 89, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband to Carol (Miastkowski) Hansen, died Saturday (June 9, 2007) following a stroke on May 26. Born in Hartford September 10, 1917 he was the only son of the late Hans and Dorothea (Jensen) Hansen and grew up in Newington and New Britain. He had worked in several area shops and retired from Terry Corp. in Windsor. A 60-year member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Manchester, Howard had served as a Sunday School teacher and past Vice President and Trustee. Until recent years, he had enjoyed bowling and golf as well as gardening. Howard took pleasure in feeding the birds, chasing the squirrels, rides to the shore and beautiful sunsets. He and Carol traveled the original 48 states many times enjoying the scenic wonders and visiting family and friends. In addition to his wife of 33 years, Howard leaves two sons and their wives, Howard P. and Karen Hansen of Fox Lake, IL and Richard E. and Cecile Hansen of Suffield; two grandsons, Keith and wife Carrie Hansen and Clinton and wife Dana Hansen all of Illinois; two granddaughters, Brenda Hansen and Rebecca Ashihara and husband Ichiro all of Medford, MA; seven great-grandchildren; his sister Nancy H. Morgan of West Hartford; a brother-in-law William Jensen of Wolcott; cousin Doris Ahrens of Bloomfield; his mother-in-law, Edith K. Miastkowski and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Howard was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred (Schuetz) Hansen and four sisters, Beatrice H. Crafts, Jeannette H. Pedersen, Ethel H. Jensen and Elizabeth H. Salafia. Family would like to offer a special note of thanks to the staff on 10-9 at St. Francis Hospital and the Palliative Care Team for their care and support. Calling hours at Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester are Wednesday, June 13, from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 112 Cooper St., Manchester will be Thursday, June 14, at 11 a.m., followed by burial in East Cemetery, Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.