Les Brandt Hansen
Les Brandt Hansen, 77, of Friendswood, TX, previously of Pearland, TX, passed away on November 14th, 2025. He was born on March 8th, 1948, to Nora Foth and Vernon Brandt Hansen in Geneva, IL. Les served his country in the Army during Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He also attended First Baptist Church Friendswood.
Les is preceded in death by his parents, mother Nora Foth and husband Richard, and father Vernon Hansen and wife Cleda.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cathy Hansen; daughter Amanda Dyane Toole and husband Willie; son Jonathan Brandt Hansen and wife Julie; sister Janet Silvernail; brother Robert Hansen and wife Sandy; and his four grandchildren, Jeremiah Toole, Jayden Stubblefield, Joshua Toole, and Rebecca Hansen.
Les played basketball at Yorkville High School in Yorkville, Illinois and was a graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Education. He served 2 years in Vietnam and exited service as Sargeant E5, wounded and decorated including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He loved classic cars, owned several over time, enjoyed bowling and bowled semi-pro in his 30’s. He enjoyed sports, basketball in particular, and could fix anything, including companies. Les spent his career in corporate reorganization. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway St, Pearland, Texas 77581, with a memorial service at 10:00 A.M. Pastor Bill Cole to officiate
In honor of Les’s memory, memorials can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
I know you both have endure it a lot. Maybe now you both can get some peace.
I’m am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Les was a classmate and friend. My sympathy to his family.
*Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servant.” Psalms 116:15
May your good memories of Les console you now and always. Much love to his entire family. Rest in His Peace Les.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Hugs and kisses. Rose Fuentes
So sorry to hear of Les passing. My condolences to Kathy, Jonathan, Amanda and their extended family. I met Les over 35 years ago thru our sons and our shared love of sports. Although I had not seen him in a while, Les was a friend of mine.
My love & condolences to all of Les’s family. May you sense the Lord God holding you close and walking with you in this.
So sorry to hear of Les’s passing. He is in God’s hands now. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
Les was a friend in the truest meaning of the word. My wife and I only knew him for a short several years but felt like we knew him all our lives. He was an easy person to talk to and could discuss many topics, taking either side of a ‘debate’, whether it was a serious talk or just banter.
Les will be sorely missed by many. Our condolences and prayers go to the family in this time of loss.
Ray and Jodonna Cooley
Sorry to hear of Les’ passing! We remember him fondly at the Alvin Senior Bowling League! He was a great guy!
Les and I met one another in our prime during basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO in 1968 and flew to Vietnam in December. We made it home and he was the only friend that I kept in touch with. We were brothers from different mothers and remained in touch with one another over the years. We laughed and cried together and I can say that we didn’t let many years pass without contacting one another. Les will truly be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to Les’ family and friends. May the support of family and friends give you strength during these trying times. Les, we will meet on the other side brother…..Bill