"Please know that our thoughts and sympathies are with your family."
In loving memory of
Eric Collin Hanson
April 22, 1980 - October 10, 2006
Eric Collin Hanson, age 26, of Austin died Tuesday, October 10, 2006.Eric graduated from LBJ High School, attended UT & graduated from The Paramedic Program at ACC. He was a paramedic with Marble Falls Emergency Medical Service.He was preceded in death by his grandparents and an uncle.Survivors are his parents, Harlin & Rita Hanson; sister, Joan Hanson; aunt, Cecilia Daniels and husband Brian; uncle, John Maldonado & wife Sandy; numerous extended family members and friends.One could not hope for a more loving, caring and understanding son.After 9/11 Eric examined his life & felt a special calling to be a paramedic. He loved to help others & he embraced the Marble Falls EMS, Fire & Police Depts. as brothers & sisters in arms; he loved the community.Eric made life an artform.The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2006, with recital of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at Harrell Funeral Home, Austin.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Harrell Funeral Home, Austin. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2006 at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Marble Falls, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paramedic Program at ACC or Marble Falls Emergency Medical Service. Guest book and obituary available online at harrellfuneralhomes.com 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 512-443-1366
Tributes
"When I first got to know eric he was all knees and elbows and 13 years old as he went camping with his friends Chris, Ryans,and the merkord clan. If I had a son, I would wish him to be like eric, as it is,I got to share along with his friends, the depth of his mind, his humor and his gentleness thank you as his parents for this gift. My heart is heavy, but eric is there too"
"Dear Rita and Family, Wishing you comfort, peace, and hope on this time of sadness. God loves you. In Deepest Sympathy, Your Friends and Neighbors Elizabeth and Patsy Kappler"
"Dear Rita, Harlen, and Joan, I never hear John Lennon's "beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy" line from his song about Sean Lennon without thinking of Eric-- beautiful in every way. He made the world a much gentler place for a while for all of us. We will all carry Eric with us forever. Because of you, his family, Eric was the person he was. Thank you for sharing Eric with us. We love you."
"It's hard for me to picture Eric without a saxophone around his neck. I remember him being quiet, funny, kind and a great musician. I'm glad to hear that he accomplished so much after high school. I'm sorry we had to lose him so soon. -Sally Villarreal LBJ Band c/o 98"
"Dearest Rita, Harlin, and Joan, Eric's stay in this world was brief, yet he touched the lives of many. I remember well the darling little boy he was, a favorite of peers and adults alike. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You will indeed see your precious son and brother again. With love, Charlotte Nacozy"
"Your family is in our prayers. May time heal your sorrow, may friends ease your pain, may peace replace your heartache, and may warmest memories remain."
"Harlin and Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. What an inspiration and a joy Eric must have been! May your memories of the happy times with him give you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alison and Erin O'Balle"
"Eric will always be one of my best friends. I will keep sharing stories about him--how he was kind, intelligent, and had the funniest sense of humor. I am lucky to have spent so much time with him and to have shared some of the best times in life with him. He was amazing. Love, Chad"
"I will always remember Eric for the monster sax that he played. He played on the thickest reeds that I'd ever seen by cutting the tips of size 5's to the thicker core. He also introduced me to a world of Maceo Parker funk, and I am indebted to him. I am saddened to hear that a man filled with such good deeds, care, and potential was taken from this world. My heart goes to Eric's mother, sister, and family. I will always remember how Eric's quiet and kind demeanor disappeared when he played with ferocity on that sax. With my condolences and love, David Lim LBJ c/o 2000"
"Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family. He must have been a wonderful young man. Jeanne Payne A.I.S.D. Retired Counselor"
"My husband Brian and I offer our deepest condolences. We so enjoyed knowing Eric through his friendship with our son Chad -- from the LBJ Band, sharing saxophone teacher Tommy, and their being long-term college roommates. I will always remember Eric's excellent sense of humor, his wonderful politeness, and his good-natured patience as Chad's roommate. As Chad told me yesterday, Eric was amazing. With expressions of our deepest sympathy, Jan Duffy and Brian Quigley"
"I had the pleasure to work with Eric on several occasions, and he was a great guy. Our hearts and prayers are with you."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. May GOD be with you. Bob and Timmie Critendon"
"Eric and his dedication to service must have been an inspiration to others to lead a more purposeful and fulfilling life, and we can have faith that that will continue to be true. My sincere sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues."
"Rita, My heart goes out to you in your loss of Eric. I remember him as such a sweet kindhearted child. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, Patti Hirsh"
"My condolences to all of Eric's family. Together you raised a unique and awesome son. I will miss my conversations with him but know we will talk again one day soon."
"Rita and Harlin, So much sorrow for a parent to bear. My heart is with you. Rita, I see so much of you in your son. Eric is such a beautiful boy and he carries your kindness with him as well. Jan, Ian and I have been praying for you this week. We are so sorry for your family's and our communities tragic loss. There are never enough heros."
"Dear Rita, I'm deeply saddened by the loss of your beautiful son! What gift he was to you, his peers and the community. I know his loss will be deeply felt for a long time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Vickie Bauerle and Family"
"Rita- I wanted to thank you for the traits you passed on to Eric. His giving spirit, welcoming smile and big heart. I am indebted to you for what those traits, through you, did for me! To all of Eric's family- My thoughts and prayers are with you! May you find rest in Jesus and understanding in His Word. Matthew 11:28-30 28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.""
"Rita, Harlin, and Joan, Eric was one of my best friends. I keep pinching myself trying to wake up from this terrible dream, but I can't. I can only imagine what you're going through. Why the cards were dealt out the way they were, I don't know. But I sure will always remember the good times Eric, Chris, Brooks, and I would have together. Eric always made me laugh, especially on our trips out to West Texas. I'll always wish I could have spoken with him one last time, but I'm sure everyone else thinks the same. He was a great friend and a great person because he had a great family. It will always be my regret that I did not make it to the funeral of one of my best friends, but I assure you there is not a minute that goes by that I don't think about Eric and how I know he's in a good place, smiling down upon us. There are never enough words to explain how I wish he was still with us. Next time I'm in Austin, I'll make it a point to stop by to see yall. Sincerely, Ryan Graf"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. First Medical Response Staff"