William Hanson Sr.

William Hanson Sr. obituary

William Hanson Sr.

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Sep

30

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center

1373 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

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Sep

30

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center

1373 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

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William Hanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Sep. 23, 2025.

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William Hanson, Sr., 94, of Hilo died Aug. 30 at his home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired chief electrician for the U.S. Merchant Marines and Union Pacific Railroad, faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Keaukaha Ward) and Royal Order of Kamehameha. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday (September 30, 2025) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center on Kilauea Ave.; funeral service at 10. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Sunday best attire. Survived by children, Patricia (Eric) Hubner of Mountain View, Cynthia Abrahamson of Hilo, William (Sung-Ju) Hanson, Jr. of Hilo, Carlett Haney of Hilo, Isaaca (Caroline) Hanson of Hilo; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

30

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center

1373 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Sep

30

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center

1373 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.