William H. Hanlen
William H. Hanlen age 87, passed away peacefully November 7, 2011 in Auburn, WA.William was born September 11, 1924 in Winfield, Kansas to Homer H. Hanlen and Etta Belle (Garrett) Hanlen. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in 1946. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1949. He and Doris Brazill were married Feb. 19, 1950. The Hanlens were blessed with twins Robert and Richard and later with Patti. Hanlen was hired by the Boeing Airplane Co. in 1952 and stayed until 1970 . Hanlen went to work for King County and retired in 1986. His loving wife, Doris passed away in 1997 after 47 years of marriage. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Burial Park, 1005 Reiten Rd., Kent, WA, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 at 1 pm. Arrangements were entrusted to Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel. Please sign the online guest book at www.eycfc.com.
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