William Edward Hanson

Memorial services were held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Delhomme Funeral Home for William (Bill) Edward Hanson, Jr., 80, who died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Camelot of Broussard. Reverend Ann Sutton, Pastor of Asbury Methodist Church, conducted the memorial services. Mr. Hanson was the son of the late William Edward Hanson, Sr. and the former Sarah Emma Ahl. He was born in Tulsa, OK on November 8, 1927. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa and completed Oklahoma A & M University in Stillwater with a degree in civil engineering. He served in the U. S. Army during the World War II era and was honorably discharged in 1952. Bill held a successful career as a civil engineer employed by Chevron Oil Company. He was an integral part in the development of the continuous light-string workover unit still utilized in the oilfield today. Bill's life was always centered around his family. Married for 53 years to the love of his life, the former Ann Adele Medlin, he was a devoted father and provider to his three children. Sometimes quiet, but never absent, he was a constant source of strength to his family. His friends and family appreciated his quick, dry wit in difficult situations. The family of Bill wishes to thank Hospice of Acadiana. We are profoundly grateful for the loving care you have shown the family during this time. The family also wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Camelot of Broussard. Their personal attention shown to Bill and the family were a great source of comfort during his final days. Your consideration to the smallest details and your time given to the family will never be forgotten. Survivors include two daughters, Christy Hanson Heyman and husband, Jeffrey both of Austin, Texas and Michele Hanson Weaver and husband, Jesse, both of Lafayette, nine grandchildren, Lindsay Spurlock, Gordon Hanson, Katie Hanson, Trey Hanson, Amanda Mouton, Will Heyman, Juliette Heyman, Christian Heyman and Ashley Weaver. Other survivors include Paul Spurlock. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, William Michael Hanson, six sisters, Florence, Bessie, Grace, Bernice, Norene and Wilma, and three brothers, Carl, J.D. and Herman. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hanson's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste.200, Lafayette, LA 70506 Personal condolences may be sent to the Hanson family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, was in charge of all funeral arrangements.

William Edward Hanson

November 8, 1927 - November 7, 2008