ETHAN ALEXANDER HANSON

Ethan Alexander Hanson, 16, of Republic passed away at his home on Monday, Aug. 28. Born on July 19, 2007, in Goodyear, Ariz., he was the second child in the family.
He was a junior at Republic High School and was an amazing student with a 4.0 GPA, who loved playing both the acoustic and electric acoustic guitar.
He is survived by his father, Credence (Rebecca) Hanson; his mother, Sara Foltynewicz; siblings, Arianna (Kaleb) Hanson, Rowan Hanson and Henry Hanson; lifelong best friends, Kalea Koenig and Gaeb Creson; the Koenig family who were like his second family; as well as other extended family and countless friends.
A visitation and celebration of life were held on Friday, Sept. 8, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to W.O.W. (3014 E Sunshine, Ste E, Springfield, MO 65804 or at www.watchingoverwhiskers.org )