Richard Lee Hansen

Richard Lee Hansen died July 4, 2007 at 10:30 p.m. He was born on October 25, 1925 in Centerville, South Dakota. He graduated from Parker High School, Parker South Dakota, 1943, served in the U.S. Navy from 44 - 46 and then in the Navy reserves as an Ensign. He was very proud to serve his country and to be a WWII veteran. In college he became a Phi Delta Theta and graduated from the University of South Dakota. After graduation, he met and married Patricia Ann Hansen. They had two children, Deborah Lee Hansen and Mark Whittier Hansen. Richard is survived by his children and four grandchildren, Christopher Grant MacWilliam, Mark Whittier Hansen, Jr., Lindsey Elizabeth Gold and Francis Kendall Hansen. His passions were working for the Primavera Foundation, helping the homeless and always participating whether on the vestry or in other capacities in the Episcopal Churches he was a member of. In his "Norwegian way", he touched the hearts of so many people and loved his family dearly. Donations can be made to the St. Joseph's ICU Fund or Primavera Foundation. His memorial service and reception will be held this coming Monday at St. Phillips Church in the Hills, Tucson, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.