Bruce Gerard Hansen went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Bruce moved from New York to attend Concord College in Athens, WV, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He decided that West Virginia was indeed “almost heaven” and began a career there as an economist with the U. S. Forest Service, which lasted 37 years. During his time as an economist, he continued to pursue higher education. Bruce completed his Masters of Business Administration in 1978 and his PhD in 1990, both from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
He was born in Queens, New York on September 9, 1944 to the late Norman Hansen (Deceased) and Evelyn Hansen (Deceased). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Richard A. Hansen (Deceased).
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith Lynn Smith-Hansen; son, Dr. Gregory Hansen and wife Carla Hansen; son, Dr. Chris Hansen and wife Lori Hansen; sister, Carolyn Hansen-Hanold and brother-in-law Richard Hanold; mother-in-law Lydia Hilda Smith; grandchildren Haley Hansen, Keaton Hansen, Cameron Hansen, Major Hansen, Mia Hansen and Brooks Hansen, to whom he was known lovingly as “Poppy”; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and special friends Steve and Betty Keaton, all of whom he loved dearly.
Bruce was a loving husband, father and friend who would “get you” with his intelligent, witty sense of humor in the blink of an eye. He was loved by not only Mt. Lions, Mountaineers and Hokies, but Hoos and Hoosiers, too. A memorial service will be held at Pembroke First United Methodist Church in Pembroke, Virginia on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Milburn Pack officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
He was born in Queens, New York on September 9, 1944 to the late Norman Hansen (Deceased) and Evelyn Hansen (Deceased). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Richard A. Hansen (Deceased).
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith Lynn Smith-Hansen; son, Dr. Gregory Hansen and wife Carla Hansen; son, Dr. Chris Hansen and wife Lori Hansen; sister, Carolyn Hansen-Hanold and brother-in-law Richard Hanold; mother-in-law Lydia Hilda Smith; grandchildren Haley Hansen, Keaton Hansen, Cameron Hansen, Major Hansen, Mia Hansen and Brooks Hansen, to whom he was known lovingly as “Poppy”; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and special friends Steve and Betty Keaton, all of whom he loved dearly.
Bruce was a loving husband, father and friend who would “get you” with his intelligent, witty sense of humor in the blink of an eye. He was loved by not only Mt. Lions, Mountaineers and Hokies, but Hoos and Hoosiers, too. A memorial service will be held at Pembroke First United Methodist Church in Pembroke, Virginia on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Milburn Pack officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
Bruce Gerard Hansen went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Bruce moved from New York to attend Concord College in Athens, WV, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He decided that West Virginia was indeed “almost heaven” and began a career there as an economist with the U. S. Forest Service, which lasted 37 years. During his time as an economist, he continued to pursue higher education. Bruce completed his Masters of Business Administration in 1978 and his PhD in 1990, both from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
He was born in Queens, New York on September 9, 1944 to the late Norman Hansen (Deceased) and Evelyn Hansen (Deceased). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Richard A. Hansen (Deceased).
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith Lynn Smith-Hansen; son, Dr. Gregory Hansen and wife Carla Hansen; son, Dr. Chris Hansen and wife Lori Hansen; sister, Carolyn Hansen-Hanold and brother-in-law Richard Hanold; mother-in-law Lydia Hilda Smith; grandchildren Haley Hansen, Keaton Hansen, Cameron Hansen, Major Hansen, Mia Hansen and Brooks Hansen, to whom he was known lovingly as “Poppy”; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and special friends Steve and Betty Keaton, all of whom he loved dearly.
Bruce was a loving husband, father and friend who would “get you” with his intelligent, witty sense of humor in the blink of an eye. He was loved by not only Mt. Lions, Mountaineers and Hokies, but Hoos and Hoosiers, too. A memorial service will be held at Pembroke First United Methodist Church in Pembroke, Virginia on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Milburn Pack officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
He was born in Queens, New York on September 9, 1944 to the late Norman Hansen (Deceased) and Evelyn Hansen (Deceased). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Richard A. Hansen (Deceased).
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith Lynn Smith-Hansen; son, Dr. Gregory Hansen and wife Carla Hansen; son, Dr. Chris Hansen and wife Lori Hansen; sister, Carolyn Hansen-Hanold and brother-in-law Richard Hanold; mother-in-law Lydia Hilda Smith; grandchildren Haley Hansen, Keaton Hansen, Cameron Hansen, Major Hansen, Mia Hansen and Brooks Hansen, to whom he was known lovingly as “Poppy”; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and special friends Steve and Betty Keaton, all of whom he loved dearly.
Bruce was a loving husband, father and friend who would “get you” with his intelligent, witty sense of humor in the blink of an eye. He was loved by not only Mt. Lions, Mountaineers and Hokies, but Hoos and Hoosiers, too. A memorial service will be held at Pembroke First United Methodist Church in Pembroke, Virginia on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Milburn Pack officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
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