Harold Hanson

October 2, 1931 - April 10, 2020

Harold L. Hanson, 88, of Eddyville passed away late Friday afternoon, April 10, 2020, at the Ridgewood Specialty Care Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Harold Lorene Hanson, son of Harold Lorene and Bernis Mae (Noe) Hanson, was born October 2, 1931, in Dudley, Iowa a village in Wapello County near Chillicothe. Harold graduated from Eddyville High School in 1949 and then enlisted in the US Air Force on May 23. He served as an aircraft mechanic until December 10, 1952. He returned to the Eddyville area after his discharge and worked for many years at John Deere in Ottumwa. He married Beverly Rae Robinson in 1954, and they made their home in Eddyville. Harold is survived by a son, Harold Hanson, Jr. of Eddyville. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly on December 31, 2019, and two infant sons. As was his wish, Harold's body has been cremated. Burial of his ashes will be held at Columbia Cemetery with Rev. Dan Visser officiating.