David Hansen

David M. Hansen, 79, of Lubbock was born March 6, 1932 in West Heron Lake Township, near Lakefield, Jackson County, Minnesota. His parents were Hans J. and Olga Wold Hansen. David died November 23, 2011 in Lubbock. Cremation services are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. David requested his ashes be scattered. A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Brook’s Funeral Home Chapel in Canyon, Texas at 11:00 a.m. David moved to Clifton, Texas with his parents in April 1947 and graduated from Clifton High School in May of 1950. He worked for his parents in the custom harvest field from 1946-1951. He entered the United States Air force in January 1952 and was honorably discharged in January 1956 as a Staff Sergeant. He enrolled in Texas Tech University in February 1956 and graduated in 1960 with a BSEE and a teacher’s certificate. He owned and operated several combines in the custom harvest from 1958-1963. He taught Math and Science in Lubbock 1960-1963. David worked as an Engineer for Pioneer Natural Gas Company (now Atmos Energy) from 1963 until he retired in 1991 as Director of Engineering. During this time of employment he worked in Lubbock, Plainview, Amarillo and Dallas. He continued his career with employment with West Texas A&M University in Canyon from 1992-2001 as Director of facilities, planning and construction. David was licensed as a Professional Engineer from 1968 until his death. He belonged to the Lions Club in Lubbock, Plainview, Canyon and Amarillo from 1968 to 2002. He was a member of TSPE and NSPE from 1968 until his death. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and elder. David is survived by his wife Carolyn, whom he married in 1958; two children, Matt Hansen of Lubbock and Christin Allen of Lubbock; two grandchildren, Jake and Josh Allen; two brothers, Maynard and Philip Hansen; and a sister, Elizabeth Dahl of Clifton, Texas. The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers be made to the West Texas A&M University, 2501-4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas 79016.

David Hansen

March 6, 1931 - November 23, 2011