David Hanson Obituary

David Lawrin Hanson, 83, of Shreveport, LA passed away on October 4, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1941, in Madison, WI, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1959. After high school, David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963.

David met Scharon La Vell Brown, secretary to the Chief of Security, while working in the same office at Goodfellow Air Force Base and later married in 1963 after Dave was discharged. They have been happily married for 61 years. David graduated from the Wisconsin School of Electronics in 1965 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas in Arlington in 1975 while working full-time and caring for his family.

After moving to Garland, TX, David worked for Collins Radio in Richardson, TX which then became Rockwell International from 1965-1987. After the Boeing Company obtained Rockwell International Dave was transferred to Shreveport, LA in 1987 where he retired in 2001 after 35 years of dedicated service.

David was an active member of his community, serving as Vice Chairman and then member of the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One Board of Commissioners from 1997 to 2004. He was elected and served as Alderman in Greenwood, LA from 2004 to 2008 and as mayor of Greenwood, LA from 2008 to 2012. David was also honored as Lion of the Year for the West Shreveport Lions Club in 2010-2011 and 2012-2013.

A man of faith, David loved the Lord and led his family by example in serving God and others. After making a profession of faith and being baptized at the First Baptist Church of Garland, Dave served faithfully in a multitude of ministries. David was also an active member and served at Calvary Baptist Church and Woodhaven Baptist Church in Garland before moving to Shreveport and joining Emmanuel Baptist Church. For over 15 years, he taught three-year old's in Sunday School alongside his wife, Scharon.

David was a loving husband, father, Pops, and Great Pops. He cherished his family and would do anything for anyone, giving of his time and energy sacrificially. He never turned down an opportunity to play Candyland with Kim (always letting her win), cheer Kylan on while he watched him play wheelchair basketball for the Dallas Rockets, teach both his kids numerous life skills, take the grandkids for a round on the John Deere, or go for a ride to get an ice cream cone.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Irene Hanson; his brothers, Craig, Terry, and Dick Hanson; and his sisters, Gloria Miller and Judy Seim.

David is survived by his loving wife, Scharon Hanson; daughter, Kimberly Parker; son-in-law, Eric Parker; and son, Kylan Hanson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Grant Parker and wife Bridget, and Kassidy Parker; great grandson, Oliver Reed Parker, son of Grant and Bridget, who will deeply miss his presence and guidance.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, located at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church.