Obituary of Donald A. Hanson

Donald A. "Zeke" Hanson, 75, of 30 High Acres, Bemus Point, died Sunday November 4, 2012, in Hospice House, Warren. A native of Busti, he was born November 16, 1936, the son of Arthur and Alma Anderson Hanson. He graduated from Lakewood High School and later served in the National Guard. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Interstate Trucking for 17 years and by CARTS following retirement. He was a member of AMVETS Post 50, Sugar Grove, Ellery Rod and Gun Club and Chautauqua County Sportsmen's Federation. He was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed going to flea markets. Surviving are four children Dan (Pam) Hanson of Russell, PA, Tom (Shelley) Consla of Gerry, Gary (Brenda) Consla of Bemus Point and Lois (Ron) Carrington of Warren, PA; nine grandchildren Heather, Kelly, Faith, Melissa, Amanda, Katie, Mike, Ron and Nathan; six great grandchildren and a sister JoAnn Ekdahl of Ithaca, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Ruth Hollabaugh, whom he married April 9, 1976 and who died April 7, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. Rev. David McCarthy will officiate. Inurnment will be in Busti Cemetery. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the service in the funeral home, Friday. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Warren County, P.O. Box 68, Warren, PA 16365. You may light a candle in remembrance of Zeke at www.lindfuneralhome.com.