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Jack Hanscom of Lake Worth went into cardiac arrest at JFK Medical Center on 13 Oct, 2015. Commander, (Ret) Hanscom's ship came to rest at the age of 82. Born in Santa Rosa, CA, Jack was the son of John T. Hanscom and Dorothy I. Black of Geyserville, CA. Jack was residing president of The Palm Beach Council of the Navy League of the United States. Jack is survived by his son John M. Hanscom of West Palm Beach and wife Jianying Yang of Lake Worth, brother Loren A. Wilson of Sebastopol, CA, and sister Theodora Wilson Gordon of Orlando, FL. Jack was loved by many and will be missed by all. A Memorial Service is planned in 4-5 weeks with all Navy League and other family friends invited. Rest in Peace, Shipmate John "Jack" F. Hanscom 3 APR 1933 - 13 OCT 2015
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Jack's colleague & friend, Ken Lee
Capt Ken Lee
November 4, 2015
Jack was a great friend, proud Navy Leaguer and proud Navy Reserve Officer. He worked tirelessly as President of Palm Beach Council of Navy League of the U.S. He especially enjoyed being able to personally present the Navy League performance awards every quarter to the Navy Reserve sailors at NOSC West Palm Beach. Our council was much the better for his dedication on our behalf - he always had everything well planned and under control. And then he made sure we had lots of fun! Rest your oars, shipmate - you're home.
Ken Lee Captain, US Navy(Ret)
Past President of Palm Beach Council
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October 27, 2015
Jack, your wily humor and good nature to all will be greatly missed. Barbara in Santa Rosa, CA.
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