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Don Hand Obituary
1959-2020
Don E. "Beau" Hand Jr. passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 after a valiant year long battle with cancer. Beau was born May 19, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas. He moved to Houston at the age of two and considered himself a lifelong Texan and Houstonian.
Beau attended the University of Texas at Austin where he met his wife Susan. They were married in 1986 and were later blessed with three amazing daughters, Jennifer, Cassidy and Allison.
He dearly loved his hot air ballooning friends and all those who supported him in his journey to become a hot air balloon pilot. Beau will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, his love of rock 'n roll music, and more than anything how much he loved his three daughters.
Beau is survived by his wife Susan, and his three daughters, Jennifer, Cassidy and Allison. Our family is extremely grateful to Dr. Kovitz and his entire team at MD Anderson in The Woodlands for their passionate and skilled care over this past year.
In lieu of flowers, Beau would be honored with a donation to MD Anderson or any charitable organization of your choice.
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Arturo Garcia
August 28, 2020
Hearing of Mr. Beau Hands passing leaves us with a profound sadness and heavy hearts. He was one of the kindest persons I have ever met, very friendly, a true gentleman. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra Largent
June 24, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I had only known Beau for a few years but he was always smiling and had that upbeat personality. Susan - to you and the girls, my thoughts and prayers are & will be with you. RIP Beau Hand. Gone but never forgotten!
Debbie Floyd
May 10, 2020
Susan,
I was saddened to hear of Beaus passing. It has been several years since I visited with Beau at the bank but I know one thing.....I see nothing but Love, Joy and Peace in all the photos of you, he and his Girls! There is no doubt in my mind that you and the Girls were his Pride and Joy! I know you will miss him dearly. Cherish the wonderful memories. I pray that God will be with you and the Girls during this difficult time to give you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Debbie Floyd
Suzzanne Hajdik
May 7, 2020
Dear Susan and girls, our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We will continue to lift you in prayer in the coming days. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. Much love,
Suzzanne, Lloyd and Alexis & Blake Hajdik
Pam Winder
May 6, 2020
What a wonderful husband and father Beau was to four of my favorite girls. Continuing to keep all of you in prayer.
Much love,
Pam
Adrienne Mayne
May 6, 2020
Susan and girls: It is with much sadness that I read of Beau's passing. The Maynes send you our heartfelt condolences. We will be praying for peace and comfort for all of you in the coming days.
Tom, Adrienne, Thomas, Melissa and Mackenzie Mayne
Lorna Wade
May 6, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God watch over all of you. To my sister in law Sandra, I love you. I will talk to you soon.
David Normand
May 6, 2020
Don,
Christine and I know the pain of a lost child and our thoughts are with you at this moment. In time the pain will subside and be replaced by fond memories of your son.
Sincerely
Dave and Christine Normand
Lynn & Vic Howard
May 6, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lynn Cook Howard
Riss & Winnie Muery
May 6, 2020
We are so sorry to read of Beaus passing. We are sending much love & prayers during this time of sadness. ❤
May 5, 2020
Susan, Im so sorry to hear of Beaus passing. You and your
Beautiful girls have been on my heart. Know that youll be in our prayers
For the days to come. May you feel Gods peace and comfort.
Lori, Jim and Avery Klatt ❤
David Brand
May 5, 2020
Susan and girls, I was very saddened hear hear about Beau's passing. Please know that all of you are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, David
Vincent Kickerillo
May 5, 2020
So sorry about the passing of Don Hand Junior, first met him when he was two years old after moving from Wichita to Houston, always thought he was a class guy, lost communications with him for the last few years but remember him as a young boy growing up with his father by his side. God bless all of the Hand family. Vincent Kickerillo
Carolyn and Mike Milby
May 5, 2020
We were so saddened to hear of Beau's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, hs dear family. May God surround you with the peace and grace only He can provide. In Christian love,
Janet/Dan Chenoweth
May 5, 2020
Dan and I are so sorry to learn of Beaus death. We will keep your entire family in our prayers for the comfort only Christ can give.
Mike Murray
May 5, 2020
Beau I will miss seeing you at both locations of the Bank, and the stories we would share just to brighten our days. I know you are in a much better place with no pain and suffering.
Mary Lee Calflin
May 4, 2020
Susan, I was saddened to read of Beaus death. My heart goes out to your family.
Mary Lee (Lawson) Claflin
Ellis & Mildred Thompson
May 4, 2020
We are sorry for your loss. Our acquaintance was much too short, as he was a man we would have enjoyed getting to know much better.
Ellis & Mildred Thompson
Jeff and Mona Merrill
May 4, 2020
We met Beau and Susan through their beautiful daughter Cassidy who became our precious daughter-in-law. We fell in love with him from the beginning. He was so welcoming and warm to be around. I will always remember what a wonderful father he was and how much that he adored his daughters. We will be forever grateful to him and Susan for sharing their precious daughter with us. Beau was a great man and we were blessed to get to know him.
Sue & Bob Durrett
May 4, 2020
May our Eternal Father wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace. A peace that passes all understanding. Sue and Bob Durrett
Kathleen Spangler
May 4, 2020
We are so saddened to hear this news. He will certainly be missed. You all are very much in our prayers.
Love,
Kathleen, Mark, Jacob, Emma and Elizabeth Spangler
Brenda Pennington
May 4, 2020
There will only ever be one BEAU HAND. he is unforgettable. He was a great dad and a loving husband. Ill miss seeing him at the bank, at parties and jogging in the neighborhood.
Bob and Sharon Barnett
May 4, 2020
Grieving my dear friend Beau, my buddy.
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