Carl Kristen Hansen

March 14, 2013. Carl was born on August19, 1938 in Hackensack, New Jersey, and he graduated from Hackensack High School in 1956. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1963 and then served in The United States Navy during the Viet Nam war. After leaving the service, Carl settled in Norfolk, Virginia and earned a Master of Science in Mathematics from Old Dominion University. He was a math teacher until leaving to become a sales manager for the Virginia Pilot-Ledger Star where he worked until he retired. Carl had a lifelong passion for singing and the theater. As a youngster he performed on Broadway in the children's chorus in the original production of,

The King and I. He carried this passion throughout his life, performing in community Singing Santa for his performances as a dulcet--‐toned St. Nick. Carl also volunteered for numerous groups and organizations. His passion for life and people could not be suppressed. His giant deep voice, optimistic outlook and wickedly clever sense of humor will be greatly missed. Carl was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga. A memorial service will be held there in his Honor on March 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.. His parents, Elma and George Hansen of Hackensack, NJ, preceded Carl in death. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in‐law, Karen and John Shaffer of Norfolk, VA, and Kim and Greg Norris of Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37411 or to the Virginia Stage Company in Norfolk, Virginia, please contact, Moriah Mills at: [email protected] or call 757-627-6988, Ext. 315. Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.