Lou Hannaford

Lou Nathaniel Hannaford, 90, of Cape Girardeau, MO died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born April 4,1924 in Roodhouse, IL to Oscar Minor and Blanche Mae Rudd Hannaford. He and Kathryn Ann Fisher were married on May 30,1957 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater, MO. Lou was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1948, serving as a radio operator. He was an original crew member aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVB43 when the carrier was commissioned. Lou was an engraver for both Hallmark and American Greetings Cards. He also did some steel engraving and worked for St. Francis Medical Center in the print shop. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, VFW Post 3838, the American Legion in Slater, MO and later in Cape Girardeau, MO. He worked with the local Boy Scouts, had been a brother in monasteries in Illinois and Kansas, and had many hobbies. He enjoyed cartooning, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, was a ham radio operator and an avid reader. Survivors include: Wife - Kathryn of the home 1 Son - Mike Hannaford of Jefferson City, MO 4 Daughters - Patti (Doug) Corbin of St. Louis, MO Dr. Karen (Dr. Mark) Eshraghi of Osage Beach, MO Bernadette Hannaford of Cape Girardeau, MO Angie (James) Cowell of Crestwood, KY Twin sister - Natalie Owen of Slater, MO 2 Sister-in-laws - Helen Hannaford of Slater, MO and Dot Hannaford of Sarasota, FL 5 Grandchildren - Adam (Emily) Hannaford of St. Charles, MO Addie Hannaford of Holts Summit, MO Audrey Corbin of St. Louis, MO Connor and Katie Cowell of Crestwood, KY 2 Nephews; Buddy Hannaford of Trenton, MO and Jack Myer of Rocheport, MO. 2 Nieces; Susie Hannaford of Fishers, IN and Natalie Carter of Independence, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau with Parish Prayers at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Monday, June 9, 2014 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with Father Bobby Manso and Deacon Robert Huff officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum with full military honors by the Missouri Honor Team. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church or Southeast Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com . Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Lou Hannaford

June 5, 2014