"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction"(- Bessie A. Stanley) Loving husband, father, grandfather and physician, Robert Emile Hanson Jr, also known as Dr. Hanson, Doc, or Bobby, was born on August 27, 1939, to the late Adrienne Anne Alexis and Dr. Robert Emile Hanson. He concluded his service to mankind on December 5, 2022. Dr. Hanson was most known in Beaumont for caring for his patients. In fact, one seldomly ran into a person in Beaumont that was not a patient of, or delivered by, Dr. Hanson. He was also an advocate for education, an amazing cook, and had a love for rescue cats! He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Deborah Ann Thibedeaux Hanson; sons, Michael Hanson, Alan Hanson, Ryan Hunter (Elicia), and Paul Hanson (Michelle); daughters, Piia Hanson, Robyn Hanson, Ahli Little (Jeremy) and Mikn Simon (Peter); godchildren, Danny Kean, Laura Walton Malveau, and Brandi Gordon; fourteen grandchildren, Meagan, Adrian, Peter, River, Cameron, Anaya, Kamren, Ean, Rylee, Sira, Maya, Paloma, Niia and Solana; and one sister, Dr. Adrienne Hanson Walton of Hayward, Ca. Dr. Hanson believed that life was about service. In life, he gave his time and talents to help patients entrusted to his care. In death, he continues to support education by donating his body to his alma mater, Meharry Medical College. He would encourage others to donate to science as well. In lieu of flowers and other gifts, please consider making a donation to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, or your charity of choice.