Obituary

Donald G Hansey (1929 to 2015)

Donald G Hansey, age 85, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 3, 2015, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife Ginger, of 60 years; Sons Randy (Karen) and Brent (Annie), daughter Karen, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Don was preceded in death by his son Mark.

Don served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He owned and operated Birchwood Farms for many years, owned and operated Cascade Flight Service and was a financial planner for 10 years before he retired. Don served an unexpired Washington State Senate term in 1968 and was elected to the State legislature in 1971 thru 1977. He chaired the Board of Freeholders that wrote the current Whatcom County Charter and served on the first Home Rule Charter Commission. Don also served on numerous boards and commissions including the Washington State Aeronautics Commission, Washington Pilots Association and the Washington State Oceanographic Commission. He was active in the Whatcom County Republican Central Committee, was president of the Washington Poultry Association, volunteered with Boy Scouts, was and active member of the Northwest Business Club and a lifelong member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church.

Don loved boating, flying, fishing, gardening, ‘fixing things’ and spending time with his family. A celebration of life is scheduled for Thursday April 9, 2015 at 3pm at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadowbrook Ct, Bellingham WA 98226.

Memorials may be made in Don’s name to Birchwood Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Whatcom County, or Love In the Name of Christ. Thank you to the staff and volunteers of Whatcom County Hospice House.