Donovan D. Hanson, M.D., M.Div., age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 9, 2006.

The Reverend Dr. Hanson served in the Navy for over 10 years and then established his OB/GYN practice in Burien. He later attended Regent College and received his Master of Divinity. After retiring from over 30 years of medical practice, Dr. Hanson established Ruach Adonai Ministries, a non-profit organization through which he served not only the church but also communities locally and worldwide. He loved volunteering in schools and hospitals and was an avid backpacker. He climbed to the summit of Mt. Rainier twice.

Dr. Hanson is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sally; sons David and Daniel Hanson and daughter Susan Hanson.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Glendale Lutheran Church, 13455 Second Ave. S.W., Burien. Memorial contributions can be made through Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church (designated Donovan D. Hanson Memorial), P.O. Box 88576, Tukwila, WA 98138. For more information, please contact Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel at 206-244-2320 or visit the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.