Celebrating the life of
Joseph L. Hanson
March 04, 1936 - November 19, 2008
Tybee Island- Mr. Joseph L. Hanson, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center.
The Dubuque, Iowa native was a graduate of the University of Louisville and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for many years as a Certified Public Accountant in Louisville before retiring to Tybee Island in 1996. Joe was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joann Herb Hanson; three children, Lori Bell, Scott Hanson, Kitty Lackey; brother, Jack Hanson; two sisters, Eleanor Pfieffer, Mary Jo Townsend and sixteen grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Remembrances may be made to St. Michael's Catholic School, 714 Lovell Ave., Tybee Island, GA 31328.
Joann and Family I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
- Marcia Larkin, Carlsbad, CA
It is a real sad day for my family and my mom .Iwant to thank every body for being there for my mom and my children joes Grand children.stephen christopher joann suzann and nicole as well as shannon and danny.joes grand kids and my mom was his world.he will be very missed .please say a prayer for my mom he was her best friend and her rock.we miss you joe and we will see you one day.god be with all joes daughter tammy vereen.
- tammy vereen jim howard, louisville, KY
My condolences to Mrs. Hanson and family. I met Mr. Hanson 04yrs ago, as a member of the Bahamas Junkanoo group, staying at Paradise Point. He was always courteous and hospitable. We will all miss him. May his soul rest in peace.
- Marcia Smith, Nassau,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- JOLEEN AND STEVE LYNCH, Tybee Island, GA
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your Family. We will remember you in our prayers.
- Tybee Island Fire Department, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
- David Ason Family, Tybee Island, GA
Joann and family, I am so saddened to hear of Joe's death. Please know that I am praying for all of you and for him. He is happy and free as you well know. Joe was always there for others and always was a great example of hidden service to those in need. It was a joy to know him and I know your loss is great. I pray the Holy Spirit will console your hearts and that Our Lady will comfort you with her love.
- Debbie Womack, St Augustine, FL
Joann and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was so kind and generous and showed us such a great time when we came for visits with Stephen and Melissa. You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
- Kay and Jerry McClellan, LaGrange, KY
Joe was our partner and our friend, and he was one of a kind. We will always remember visiting Tybee Island and seeing how happy he and Joann were there. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joann, his brother and sisters, his children, grandchildren and everyone who knew and loved him. With Deepest Sympathy, Create-A-Bed... Dale, Brenda and Christine Burchett Joseph Fabel Lori Jones
- Create-A-Bed / C.A.B., Inc., Louisville, KY
Joann and Family I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
- Marcia Larkin, Carlsbad, CA
It is a real sad day for my family and my mom .Iwant to thank every body for being there for my mom and my children joes Grand children.stephen christopher joann suzann and nicole as well as shannon and danny.joes grand kids and my mom was his world.he will be very missed .please say a prayer for my mom he was her best friend and her rock.we miss you joe and we will see you one day.god be with all joes daughter tammy vereen.
- tammy vereen jim howard, louisville, KY
My condolences to Mrs. Hanson and family. I met Mr. Hanson 04yrs ago, as a member of the Bahamas Junkanoo group, staying at Paradise Point. He was always courteous and hospitable. We will all miss him. May his soul rest in peace.
- Marcia Smith, Nassau,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- JOLEEN AND STEVE LYNCH, Tybee Island, GA
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your Family. We will remember you in our prayers.
- Tybee Island Fire Department, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
- David Ason Family, Tybee Island, GA
Joann and family, I am so saddened to hear of Joe's death. Please know that I am praying for all of you and for him. He is happy and free as you well know. Joe was always there for others and always was a great example of hidden service to those in need. It was a joy to know him and I know your loss is great. I pray the Holy Spirit will console your hearts and that Our Lady will comfort you with her love.
- Debbie Womack, St Augustine, FL
Joann and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was so kind and generous and showed us such a great time when we came for visits with Stephen and Melissa. You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
- Kay and Jerry McClellan, LaGrange, KY
Joe was our partner and our friend, and he was one of a kind. We will always remember visiting Tybee Island and seeing how happy he and Joann were there. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joann, his brother and sisters, his children, grandchildren and everyone who knew and loved him. With Deepest Sympathy, Create-A-Bed... Dale, Brenda and Christine Burchett Joseph Fabel Lori Jones
- Create-A-Bed / C.A.B., Inc., Louisville, KY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
