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Stanley Hanssen Obituary
Stan graduated from the University of Illinois in Mechanical Engineering in 1942, and then served in WWII from 1942-44.
Stan Hanssen had a long distinguished career in the scale industry. It began in the family as the Hanson Scale Co., begun by his grandfather in a Chicago garage in 1888. Stan's adventuresome spirit led him to expand the business to Ireland, England, France, and Australia. In 1969 Stan moved his family to Ireland for 13 years. When the family decided to return to the U.S. in 1982, they selected Las Cruces as the ideal place for their new business facility and home. The business flourished with the help of many employees who not only contributed to the business, but also became family friends. With this support, Stan soon became involved in many community activities. He was especially proud of his association with NMSU where he served 2 terms on the Foundation. He was also active in establishing boards of directors for other non-profit foundations in Las Cruces as well as serving on the boards of many state and local civic organizations.
He loved spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, listening to opera, playing chess and dropping in to visit his friends.
It is Stan's wish that there be no funeral or memorial service. The family has entrusted his cremation arrangements through La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. He also requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 East Montana, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88005 or to any favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Hanssen
Charles Roberts
January 10, 2008
Hi Mrs. Hanssen,
It is difficult to take in that Stan has passed on. I hope you can take strength from his memory in the difficult times ahead. I did not relalise you were only living in Ireland for 13 years, it fealt like a lifetime. I got to know you all so well. I was so glad to see you all looking so well on your last visit here with all the family. Stan was still very much playing centre stage. Our family and many others here in Sligo send our deepest sympathy and be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura Sullivan
January 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Virginia Edahl
January 3, 2008
Dear Jeannie;
We share in your loss. Stan was a good friend, great traveling companion, and fun to be with. New friends are like silver, but old friends are like gold, and Stan was golden. Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Peggy Lu, Eric, and all your extended family. Wish we could be with you. Love, Al and Ginny
Rebecca Setliff
January 3, 2008
Dear Jeanne, Eric, Debbie, Jennifer and Ryan
What an honor to have known Stan Hanssen and to have counted him as a friend. What an interesting, kind, generous, and loving man. Please accept my most sincere condolences in your loss.
Stan is gone from the physical life, but he made an impression on each person he met that will not be forgotten.
With love, Becky Setliff
June Hasen
January 3, 2008
Dearest Jeanne:
It was a privilege to know Stan all these years and to share so many good times since Northwestern Days. Our condolences to your family for its great loss and our congratulations on its good fortune to have shared so many years in his love and with him and his exceptional mind. Enduring Love from Hans and June
Sunny Conley
January 2, 2008
Dear Jeanne,
I was sadden to hear the news of Stan's passing. I will fondly remember our chitchats on food, restaurants and recipes at Milagros. Stan was a kindhearted gentleman who will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Kelley
January 2, 2008
Eric,
I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very good man and I always respected him.
Bill & Jan Berning
January 2, 2008
Dear
Jeanne, Eric & Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the days ahead. We were
very fortunate to have known Stan and to be the recipients of his vast
knowledge of scales, his enthusiasm, his friendship and a copy of his
new book. We shall always cherish our memories of Stan. He was a very
good friend. He will be missed by all his friends in ISASC.
Sincerely,
Bill & Jan Berning
Mike Casey
January 1, 2008
Mr. Hanssen,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Frances Erickson
January 1, 2008
Dearest Hanssen Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Hanssen's passing. He was bigger than life. From the very first day that I met him at Metro, we became fast friends. He was such a genius and taught me so much. He loved his family so much and talked of them with passion. I lived through his love of travel and his zest for life. He will be sorely missed by all that he touched. He is gone but not to be forgotten!!! God Bless your entire family and may peace be yours.
Michael and Debbra O'Hara
January 1, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hanssen was such a wonderful gentleman. He will be sorely missed in our community.
Carmen Davidson
January 1, 2008
Mrs. Hanssen, Eric, Debbie-
We extend our sincerest condolences to your family at the passing of "Mr. Hanssen." I have such fond memories of working with him, laughing with him, and being hosted to some of the nicest dinners while traveling in Chicago to the International Housewares Show!
Before one of his many trips, this one to France, I asked him to bring me back the Eiffel Tower. Several weeks later he came into my office with a souvenir Eiffel Tower--I still have it here on my computer desk and I always think of him fondly when I see it!
I so enjoyed the time I got to work with him. I always thought he was one of the kindest and most generous people I've ever worked with. I was so saddened to read of his passing but remain inspired by his enthusiastic spirit and great love of life! Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us!
Patsy Duran
January 1, 2008
Please accept our sympathies. Stan was a wonderful, kind and generous individual -- a person who touched the lives of many others and leaves a legacy in our community. Patsy and Juan Duran
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