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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

National Guard veteran Harry Hansen dies at 68

Harry Hansen
1942 - 2010

Harry Hansen, 68, passed away July 23, 2010 in Payson. He was born April 10, 1942 to A. Henry Hansen and Lydia Lund Hansen in Hampton, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, daughters, Melissa Gregory of N.C., Vickie Snyder of AK, Debra Ballar of N.Y. and Lisha Flinton, of N.Y., sons, Daniel of Ariz., Mathew of Iowa, Kevin Murdie of N.Y., Tim Murdie of Ariz., Robert Murdie of Ariz., and Chris Murdie of Ariz., sister, Alice Hillis of Iowa, and 32 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Harry was preceded in death by sons, Kenneth Murdie of N.Y. and John Murdie of Ariz.

After High School he entered the Navy and served 3 years. After the service, Harry joined the National Guard (Army). He retired from the National Guard after 23 years of service. He was employed by Tanner Co. which was sold on down the line and when he retired it was Rinker. Harry was an avid member of the American Legion in Payson.

A memorial service will be held at the Hansen home Saturday, July 31 at noon.

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