Wasco-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Hanson, Kermit E. January 26, 2005
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The Dalles Chronicle, January 30, 2005
     Kermit E. Hanson, 85, died January 26 in Berthoud. He was born in Aitkin, 
Minn. Nov. 19, 1919, worked as a machinist and welder in Portland, Ore. during 
WWII and was a dairyman and diesel mechanic, retiring in 1974 from San Diego 
County.
     His sisters Rosalyn McFarland of California, Jeanette VanSlyke of 
Washington, and brothers Don, Warren, and Ken of Oregon survive him. His 
children are Wayne Hanson and wife Jeannie of Sacramento, Calif.; Dale Hanson 
and wife Carol of Rockfall, Conn.; Bruce Hanson of New Haven, Conn.; Christy 
Kerr and husband Mike of Loveland, Colo. He has seven grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
     Since retiring in 1974, Kermit enjoyed traveling by train or car 
throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. His greatest pleasure was eating 
breakfast out every day, teasing the waitresses, drinking coffee, and swapping 
stories with the locals. When he found a town he liked, he’d stay a while, 
learn the history of the area, and explore the countryside by following roads 
just to see where they went. He was legendary for taking people on a “short 
ride” to show them something of interest, which would take hours, or even days 
on a few occasions. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and 
hiking.  He gave generously to charities that protected the environment and 
encouraged learning and education for the underprivileged. He loved to read 
non-fiction and history books. He loved people and kids, especially his 
grandchildren. He was a simple man with simple tastes, always content with 
what he had, giving to others if they needed it, whether it was a possession 
or money. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially the 
twinkle in his eye and smile on his face as he was getting ready to tell a 
joke or a funny story.
     A private family memorial service is scheduled.
     In lieu of flowers, please, plant a tree in his memory through 
www.americanforests.org.
     Look for the on-line memorial at www.mem.com


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Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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