Individual Details

Marriage

(Monticello Express, Apr 5, 1954)
Ruth L Bourne To Be Bride of George Hanssen
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bourne of Owings. Maryland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Lorraine, to George L. Hanssen, son of Arthur Hanssen of Monticello. Miss Bourne is a graduate of Calvert County high school and attended Bob Jones university at Greenville, South Caroline. She is now employed by the Navy Hydrographic Office. Washington. D. C.
Mr. Hanssen is a graduate of Oklahoma A & M college, Stillwater, Oklahoma and is now employed as a meteorologist by the Navy Hydrographic Office. Washington.
The wedding will take place in the near future.

Miss Ruth Lorraine Bourne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bourne of Owings, Md., and Mr. George Lyle Hanssen, son of Mr. Arthur Hanssen of Monticello, were married Saturday, April 24, at Smithville Methodist church, Prince Frederick, Md.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown with portrait neckline, long fitted sleeves and full skirt ending in a train. Her fingertip veil was held in place by orange blossoms. She carried a white Bible on which was an orchid and streamers with carnations.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. William Winfree. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left for a honeymoon in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanssen are employed by the U. S. Navy Hydrographic office in Washington. Their address following their return from Florida will be 3103 Parkway Terrace, Suitland, Md.

Death

Hanssen
George L. Hanssen (Age 87)

George L. Hanssen of Mitchellville, MD, formerly of Accokeek, MD, died on June 14, 2015 from lung cancer.

George, a retired oceanographer, had worked at the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, Suitland, MD. He conducted environmental studies and participated in worldwide field projects in support of Naval operations. George pioneered the use of small computers for forecasting ocean acoustic conditions and their effect on the performance of Navy antisubmarine systems.

He lived a life of easy affability, wisdom and kindness. He loved working in his vegetable garden and fruit orchard. He was a history buff and published a book chronicling early Accokeek.

George is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth B. Hanssen, their children Ronald A. Hanssen and his wife Mary B. Hanssen, Lorraine A. Collins and her husband Joseph F. Collins and Helen M. Hanssen. Five grandchildren and five great-grand children also survive him. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Austin A. Hanssen, six sisters and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society online at www. cancer.org. Services and interment will be private. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.rappfuneral.com.