Edward J. Hanson, age 70 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Hanson's wishes were to be cremated with no services at this time. Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ed was born in Plain, Wisconsin. He was a career serviceman serving in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the D.A.V. and the V. F. W. in Montrose, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, LaVonne of the home; two daughters, Brenda Hanson of Winsted, Connecticut and Kimberly Hanson of Deepwater, Missouri; one son, Edward C. Hanson and wife, Becky of Simsbury, Connecticut; one sister, Kathy Archibald and husband, Steve of Beaverton, Oregon; four grandchildren, Paige Whiting, Cheyenne Hanson, Ayiana Hanson and Edward M. Hanson and his faithful dog, Sissie Bear.