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Scott Hanson Obituary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Scott Kish Hanson, 43, of Kansas City, Mo., died at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 in Athens.
Scott was born February 22, 1966, in Springfield, the son of George E. and Jeanne Piscitelli Hanson.
Scott graduated from Southeast High School. He attended Springfield College in Illinois, where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He received his Bachelor's degree and graduated magna cum laude from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. He also attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Scott was employed as a teacher for nineteen years at St. Luke's Hospital Child Care Center. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and enjoyed playing his bass guitar in several different bands and also remodeling homes.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beulah and Eddie Hanson and Mary and Ted Piscitelli.
He is survived by his parents, George and Jeanne Hanson of Athens; a brother, Greg E. (wife, Michelle) Hanson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; three uncles, Ted (wife, Pat) Piscitelli of Marshalltown, Iowa, Peter (wife, Sue) Hanson of Plano, and Paul Hanson of Campbell, Calif.; a niece and a nephew, Megan and Caleb Hanson; and several cousins and friends.
Per Scott's wishes, his remains were donated for scientific study.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. W., Springfield, with Rev. John Hamilton officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospital, the Brain/Stroke Institution, or to the Child Care Center, 4401 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64111, or to Laurel United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 631 South Grand Ave. W., Springfield, IL 62704, or to the American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703, or to Hospice Care of Illinois, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702-9914.
The family of Scott Kish Hanson is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Please visit Scott's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Sue (Patterson) Mahoney
November 6, 2009
Jeanne, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Scott. We lost Sean this summer, too. My thoughts are with you.
Carolyn & Bill Isham
October 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Swinburne
October 21, 2009
So sad to hear about Scott. My sister in law notified me. Not a very pleasant way to contact after so long a time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb and John Swinburne
Sharon Porter
October 21, 2009
Many of us at the fitness center are thinking of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Julie Johnson-Bachman
October 20, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. My deepest sympathies to your entire family. Scott and I were friends in high school but lost touch as so often happens after graduation. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2009
I am sorry for your loss, the short time I got to know scott he seemed like a very nice man. You are in my prayers. Chris Ritter Springfield Illinois
October 20, 2009
George, Jeanne and Family,
Peace be with you all.
Joanne, Dan and Tim Hinds, Sherman, IL
Dara Hampton
October 20, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love the Hampton's
Jody Emerson-Grimmett
October 20, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family through this tragic loss. The Lord will take care of him.
Route 29 Fitness and Tanning
October 20, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joe and Anna Tabit
October 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 20, 2009
Dear Jeanne and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Love to you all,
Gwen Hughes Harrison
Nancy Sauer
October 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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