Obituary Archive

Testimonials

• Even though, I know it is their business to be helpful and pleasant, this family goes above and beyond – they always seemed genuine.

  —L.L.

• I am a Pastor who has done countless funerals and worked with many different funeral homes, but your services were second to none!

• Just wanted you to know how grateful we are when you advertise the Blood Drives in our community…. Thanks for your generosity

  —Adams County Red Cross

• The simplicity and lack of pressure.

  —N. S.

• You and your family make the business successful, but you personally are what is so special

  —M.

• Everything was just perfect!   Nothing was left out.  We were so pleased.

  —M.M.

• ..make you feel like you were the only one they were taking care of.

  —L.H.

• I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful services you and your organization provided for our family, in the passing of my mother. She looked beautiful in her resting peace. And the service was beyond expectations. I would recommend Hansen-Spear to anyone that has had a loss of a loved one. You were there [...]

  —G.O.

• I got to be with Will, who will always be one of my favorites. Seeing him work now as a capable and intelligent adult was so gratifying. Having him orchestrate the event and even driving our vehicle meant a lot to me.

  —M.

• My dad lived a good life and you helped us with the ending process in a very special way.

  —B.L.

• We had never planned a funeral before. The Spears and their staff made it completely comfortable and quite easy for our family to arrange a funeral to honor my husband. I and my family could not have made I through this time without them. I will recommend them to everyone.

  —S.B.

• No-one else could have possibly done this as well as Hansen-Spear.

  —L.S.

• …treating you like family and went out of their way to help ease the pain.

  —S. V.

• I want you to know that all of my expectations were met, and then some.

  —W.R.P.

• When the time comes and the good Lord takes my father-in-law home with my mother-in-law, my wife and I will be knocking on your door again for your awesome service

  —B.H.

• The staff was very caring and patient with us in our time of sorrow.

  —C. W.

• Hansen-Spear treated me with the same gentleness they would for family. It was a comfort to use a home that has served this town and our family for generations. Jeff, Theresa and Will exhibit the highest degree of professionalism. George’s quiet dignity and love was such a help. Charlotte would have been proud of her [...]

  —C. S.

• The people there were wonderful!!! They bent over backwards to please – and that they did.

  —C.L.

• Jeff was so patient beyond belief with Dad and extended family when planning the funeral for “hours.”

  —M.

• I felt we were able to really celebrate her life so nicely with all your help.

  —N. & J.A.

• You were always there for us, lending support, offering suggestions, and yet being unobtrusive. With appreciation to the Spear family — and their ‘crew’.

  —C.M.

• Special thanks for all the kindness you showed the morning Mom died. Words cannot fully express how much we appreciate all you did for us at the time of Mom’s death. Everything was perfect!

  —J. B & M. B.

• I would recommend these good people “The Spears” to anyone. I do speak highly of them to my friends and business associates. They were great in my time of need. They treated my mother of 90 with respect. I cannot than them enough. They truly are a blessing.

  —L.H.

• Most of our arrangements were by phone at the onset, and everything was done very well upon our arrival to town for services.

  —V.G.

• The service arranged at the gravesite was awesome since it was all the way to Rockton. Jeff and Theresa Spear drove Grandpa up personally and that meant a great deal to us. They also planted a tree in his memory.

  —G.A.

• Jeff, Theresa and their staff did everything they could to make this difficult time easier for all of us.

  —T.D.

• Dear William & Hansen Spear – Thank you so much for starting the “GIVE BACK” community initiative.  We are grateful to receive the recognition and monetary award associated there-with.

  —J. O.

• Every need was met in a caring, and very understanding, manner.

  —R. L.

• Our mothers memorial service and burial were beautifully handled. Our family is very grateful to Brian for his professionalism and helpfulness.

  —L. A.

• I always thought it was so odd when people remark how natural the deceased looks, but in Mom’s case, she did look beautiful and we have you to thank for that.

  —M.

• How well is was treated, with everything, so professional yet personal too.

  —L. G.

• The staff make you feel as if you were family.  They seemed concerned with our feelings.

  —M.B.

• I cannot even put into words how wonderful a job you did in making my mother-in-law look like a queen after all she had been through and looked like.

• We’re a 3rd generation to have used Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. The staff has always been caring professional, yet very family oriented. All details tended to and even beyond for last minute needs. Their website was also up to date and user friendly with online obituaries. Communication skills were exemplary (hard to come by these days).

  —S.G.

• They are very efficient,   professional & caring.  I would recommend them to anyone.

  —B.W.

• The situation of death is never easy, but Hansen-Spear provides a comfortable and comforting process for grieving.   Thanks a lot.

  —B.B.

• It was difficult for us to do so much by ‘long distance’, the whole difficult process went better than I ever could have expected.

  —B.I.

• Hansen-Spear are caring people who continue to try to comfort people and celebrate lives, long after the funeral.

  —E.B.

• The experience with Hansen-Spear could not have been better. Everything was absolutely perfect. They were very caring, considerate and respectful.

  —L. S.

• I wanted to let you know how well you made Mom’s visitation and funeral go. I had been dreading this event, and from my first call to Theresa it was just an easy progression. Your concern and attention to details made me feel so comforted.

  —M.