Arthur Hansen

Arthur Eugene “Gene” Hansen, 63, of Concord, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 at his home.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, August 23, at 2 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church. Rev. Bill Milholland and Rev. Dr. John E. Boyd, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be Saturday, August 29, at 10 AM at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, 65 East Hwy 90, Little River, SC 29566.  Gene was born in High Point, NC on June 28, 1946 to Betty T. Hansen and the late Arthur M. Hansen. He graduated from Allen Jay High School, where he served as Student Body President. Gene attended Western Carolina University, where he served as President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.  He spent his professional life in sales, and was Vice President of Sun Flooring, Vice President/General Manager of Fletcher Machine Co., and recently, Regional Sales Manager of WATT Publishing Co.  Gene served in both the US Marines and US Army Reserves, and was Honorably Discharged from both in 1975.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Stiles Hansen, of the home. His children are Amy Hansen Chiott of Charlotte; Chad Hansen and wife, Jamie Cooke Hansen, of Charlotte; Graham T. Stiles and wife, Karen Humphrey Stiles of Harrisburg; and Sterling R. Stiles and fiancé, Pattie Huggins, and her son, Colby Huggins, of Surfside Beach, SC. He is also survived by his mother, Betty Taylor, and stepfather, Eddie Taylor, of Salem, Virginia, as well as Deanie and George Bartlett, and Gene and LaRue Tolbert of High Point, Todd, Tina and Savannah Bartlett of Kernersville, Karen and Dan Scott of Thomasville, and Dave and Elaine Tolbert of Lexington.  His source of much joy and pride in his life was his grandchildren: Jordan Chiott, Brandon Chiott, and Braxton Chiott, all of Charlotte, and Lily Stiles of Harrisburg.  Gene’s hobbies were many, but foremost to him was the love and pleasure of his family. He enjoyed traveling with Mary, golf, tennis, reading, scuba diving, fishing with his sons, his high speed runs on his Harley with his buddies, and the foot races he was able to run with Chad and Graham. His last race included a 5k with all 4 grandchildren, and Graham, Chad and Amy in November.  Gene’s 9 year battle with melanoma cancer was full of many blessings, and the kind, loving acts of so many friends have helped this family tremendously. We appreciate all your prayers and love.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley Street, Concord, NC 28025; Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman, 705 Griffin Street, Davidson, NC 28036; or ZO TKE Alumni Scholarship, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723.  Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is serving the family. Online obituaries and condolences at www.hartsellfh.com.