Rolf Andreas Hansen

Rolf A. Hansen, 72, passed away March 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rolf was born May 18, 1949 in Astoria, Oregon to Martin and Betty Hansen.

He graduated from Astoria High School in 1967 and received a degree in Oceanography at Clatsop Community College in 1969. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynne (Hankel) Hansen, who he met in their hometown of Astoria where they attended college together. They were married in 1971 and after living several years in Portland, Oregon, Seattle and Kirkland, Washington, they settled in Everett where they spent the past 30 years.

He was a proud father to Derek Hansen (Andrea) of Everett, Washington and Chelsea Hansen of Portland, Oregon. He also had two grandchildren, Berke and Ingrid, who he loved dearly. Rolf is also survived by his sister, Diane Huckleberry, of Warrenton, Oregon and his brother, Rodney (Regina) of Kennewick, Washington and numerous sister and brother in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Rolf had a strong work ethic and had a lengthy, successful career spanning over 50 years in the shipping and stevedoring industry. He was hired right out of college by States Line Steamship Company in Portland. At 26 years old, he was transferred to Seattle and was the youngest General Manager on the West Coast. He was later hired by Stevedoring Services of America (SSA). He enjoyed numerous trips to Japan, New Zealand and Chile during his 40 years with SSA, where he was still employed full time.

He enjoyed being outdoors and especially loved spending time playing golf and fishing. He was an excellent cook and master of the barbecue. He loved cooking up a few steaks or a salmon on a summer weekend.

He cherished his family and his humor and laughter will be deeply missed at family gatherings and celebrations. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and would often put on a Norwegian accent while telling a joke or story; giving everyone a good laugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Saturday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

The Stower’s Institute for Medical Research 1000 E. 50th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64110.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-FH.com for the Hansen family.