Eylieff "Bill" Hansen
February 3, 1929 ~ February 17, 2020
Eylieff William "Bill" Hansen, age 91, left us for his heavenly home on February 17, 2020. He was born February 3, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Juline (Granger) & Eylieff W. Hansen, Sr. He graduated from Mayville High school in Mayville NY and received his bachelor’s degree from Parks Aeronautical School, St. Louis, Missouri. He married Elizabeth Waterman on June 15, 1951 and after serving in the United States Airforce, they made their home in Northeastern Ohio.
Bill retired from Lubrizol in Wickliffe, OH but continued many lifelong friendships. He was involved with the Methodist Church, drove for Meals on Wheels and also served as president of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. His desire to help others led to his recognition by the Governor of Ohio for all his volunteer work. Bill also enjoyed the outdoors, was an expert model builder and canoeist.
Bill is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty"; two sons, David (Debbie) Hansen, and Christopher (Gay) Hansen; two brothers, Dave Hansen and Jim Hansen; two grandsons, Keenan and Morgan (Megan) Hansen; great-grandson, Cole William and several beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received 10 am to 11 am Tuesday, February, 25, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH. Funeral Service will be immediately following at 11 am at the funeral home. Final resting place will be Fairview Memorial Park in Madison. Contributions may be made in Bill’s name to The Memorial & Honor Program of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Bill and I shared an office area within the Mechanical Testing Dep't. at Lubrizol for several years. During that time I came to admire his ability to maintain his composure under occasionally trying conditions. I shall always recall, with a smile, the duck mural, putting green, bogus movie camera and, most of all, the Christmas trees that were a part of our little realm and a testament to his creative spirit. It comes as no surprise to me that Bill was much engaged in charitable activities. It is consistent with the kind and considerate gentleman whom I came to know. I am very pleased that I attended his 90th birthday celebration and was able to speak with him one last time and to share reminiscences with many others at this event. Bob Kansa
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Uncle Bill was the kindest man with wonderful sense of humor. He told the funniest stories about his sons Dave and Chris. I remember the visits he and Aunt Betty made to Idaho and Arizona. He especially helped me with my tack room and I think of him every time I enter it.
Thank you, Bill, for all the kindness and generosity that you showed as Scoutmaster of our troop in Windsor in the 1960's. There are grown-up old boys with fond memories of those days. Likewise, I will always remember Betty, our sixth-grade teacher, reading Mark Twain to us in that little classroom in Windsor School.
Mr. Hansen was not only my neighbor, when I was a kid,he was our scout leader. One time we were camping out in the woods and unexpectedly it started to snow and the temperature dropped way below zero. Mr. Hansen got us out of our tents and had all of us walk to his house and sleep there. He watched over us and was a very nice scout leader. All of the Hansen's,Mr.,Mrs.,Dave and Chris were excellent neighbors. Mrs. Hansen was my favorite school teacher (6th grade) . One time my pony tried to knock me off of him,by running under a plumb tree, no one was home so Mrs. Hansen took me to Doc Ross. Afterwards she took me home. I am shure everyone who knew Mr. Hansen thought a lot of him. I know I did!!