Kern County Obituaries

Edward Charles Hanks

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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1943 -1998
The Rosary was recited Tuesday evening, December 22, at the Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel 
and Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday morning, December 23, at St. Malachy 
Catholic Church for Edward Charles Hanks, 55, who passed away in Tehachapi on December 19.
Ed was born to his parents Edward and Theodora Hanks in Globe, Arizona on July 21, 1943. He 
received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal-Poly, Pomona. He was a resident of Tehachapi 
since 1980. For a period of eight years he was an Animal Control Officer in Kern County. He was affili-
ated with the Springer Spaniel Clubs on the West Coast and trained and participated in their field 
trials and clubs. Ed was also a member of the American Boarding Kennels Association. He was a 
member of the Tehachapi Sportsman Club and of the National Rifle Association. He was one of the founding 
members of the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Ed is survived by his fiancee, Beth Guerrero, of Tehachapi; daughters, Carrie Raprager of 
Bakersfield and Kathy Hanks of San Jose; grandchildren, Kevin and Tenacee Raprager of Bakersfield; 
brother, Donald Hanks of Texas; stepmother, Eva Hanks of Bear Valley Springs; uncle, Donald 
and wife, Mary Hanks, of West Covina; and cousins, John Hanks, Mary Hanks, and Joe Hanks. Ed 
loved life and was a blessing to many family and friends.
Ed's family has suggested that anyone desiring to make a contribution in his memory may donate 
to the American Heart Society, 1523 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.
Monsignor Joseph Barnes officiated at the Rosary and Mass. Interment followed the Mass at 
Tehachapi Public Cemetery - Westside.
Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements

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