Harry E. Hanson

Harry E. Hansen, 87, of Hawley, died on June 11, 2004 in his home. Harry was born March 30, 1917, in Hawley, Minnesota, to Soren and Annie Michelson Hansen. He grew up and attended school in rural Hawley. Following his schooling Harry began working for several farmers in the Hawley area. On September 18, 1941 he was married to Evelyn Keeping at her parent's home. Harry entered the army in September of 1942, and served as an engineer in the Aleutian Islands. After being discharged from the army in 1945, he resumed farming until his retirement. Even after his retirement Harry remained active in farming.He is survived by his wife Evelyn; four sons, Ronald Darlene Hansen, Moose Lake, MN, Robert Sharon Hansen, Park Rapids, MN, Duane Carol Hansen, Hawley, MN, Alan Hansen, Hawley, MN; two daughters, Beverly Timothy Bernhardson, Stockton, CA, Carol Brent Blatchford, Fargo, ND; seventeen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd Irene Hansen, Moorhead, MN; three sisters, Mae Weaver, Hawley, MN, Inger Robertson, Hawley, MN, Betty Elmer Marweg, Perham, MN; one sister in law, Aagot Hansen, Hawley, MN.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, August Soren; one brother, Charlie Hansen; one sister, Carrie Johnson.He always had a joke ready, which he shared with many. He was a great husband, father, friend, and neighbor who was enjoyed by many.