Ellis Lynn Hanna, went by his middle name “Lynn”, but also known to family as “Rooster” and his high school buddies as “Windy”.  But for me, he was my “Babe”.  Lynn went to dance with abandon on the streets of heaven to “Country Music” in the early evening, of June 17, 2022 . He passed away at home surrounded by family and friends in Point Loma, CA.

He never knew a stranger and would always make you feel welcomed. He would do anything for a laugh. And, anyone that truly knew him, knew he had such a big heart. 

He was highly active throughout his entire life, from childhood baseball to football (played both offense and defense in high school)l, racketball, golf and sailing. 

He was born in Bastrop, TX on July 10, 1945 to G.A. "Jones" and Maxine Hanna. He was the youngest of four and attended schools in High Grove and Bastrop graduating from Bastrop High in 1963. Then he went on to receive a Batchelor’s degree in Physics from SouthWest Texas State University, San Marcos.

His first job right out of college was for NASA, Houston. He wrote code (programed) IBM 7094 big mainframe computers - to plot where to land the space capsule on land.

Three years later - 1970, Lynn joined the Marines was sent to Okinawa (the First Marine Air Wing). He Managed the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at FIRST MAW, Okinawa. His skills that he honed at NASA were foundational and used as a Marine.

In 1974, Lynn returned to Texas. He ended up in the Lewisville area where his college roommate, Martin Leinneweber lived. Martin soon married Nancy, and they all remained lifelong friends. Lynn began a long career in telecommunications, first working for Action Communications, and finally McGraw-Hill - Spectralink.

It was in 1994, while working in Dubai, when Lynn met Carol Hite . Carol was a school teacher who enjoyed traveling abroad. They were married until her untimely death in 2001 at the young age of 50.
After loosing his wife, Lynn moved to San Diego in 2003.

2003, Lynn followed his passion for sailing. He obtained his 100T USCG Capt license and started driving retired America’s Cup charter boats. I first met Lynn in early 2007 while sailing aboard Stars & Stripes USA-11. I was avid sailor, and regularly paid to sail. It was in 2010 when he took me by surprise, and asked me out on a date. We married in 2013. We grew the established charter business and also found time to travel, go to college football games and spend time with family. He was a wonderful “step-father” to my daughters and grand-kiddos.

The love of my life has passed. Miss you Babe. Until we meet again.

His parents and siblings have all passed away. Parents: G.A. and Maxine Hanna. Siblings: Helen Dyer Gonzales, Gilford (G.A) Hanna, James (Beau) Hanna.
Survived by wife Bee, Sisters-in-Law: Margaret, Delores, & Patti, numerous nephews and niece. Also survived by step-daughters Karen & Kelly, & 4 step-grandkids. 


Folding of the Flag - USMC Miramar Nat'l Cemetery

November 15, 2024   Lynn's Interment Ceremony. Thank you Marines!

Lynn Hanna with a Veteran aboard Stars & Stripes USA11

Certification of Appreciation from the VA - for taking disabled Vets out sailing.

Certification of Appreciation from the VA - for taking disabled Vets out sailing

RAF Helo guys would do R&R in San Diego aboard Stars & Stripes (no charge)- because of Lynn Hanna

Lynn took this photo of his "Marine Buddies" on his sailboat

Some of the Veteran Programs Ellis Lynn Hanna helped. He donated the AC Boat Stars & Stripes, disabled Vets, Widows of Active Duty, Brain Injury Vets. 

Appreciation Coins for Volunteering for various Veteran Organizations. They all sailed Stars&Stripes

Lynn & I took out a Hobie 16.  Good Time!

Miramar National Cemetery

Ellis Lynn Hanna owned a sailboat charter business. The The ladies sitting on the side of the boat went out for an afternoon sail, free of charge. Their husbands had died in the Iraq Afghanistan War.

Honorable Discharge, dated April 1977 - Capt Ellis Lynn Hanna

Captain Ellis Lynn Hanna - Honorable Discharge

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Mark,
Thank you for expressing such heartfelt words. Lynn always thought of you as a younger brother. He always enjoyed and appreciated you, AND he knew he could lean on you when making decisions for the business. To him (and me) you are family. I know he was comforted knowing you were by his side when he passed. 
Thank you for being there in his hour of need.
Love to you, Sharon and the boys.  Bee

Capt. Lynn, it was an honor and privilege to sail with you for 13 years, but more so for me, it was an honor to call you friend.  It usually takes me a long while to decide if I like someone, but with you I knew instantly..  What I didn’t know is that you, and Bee, would become family to me.  Let it be known by all that Ellis Lynn Hanna was a man of integrity, a man of his word, with a heart as big as Texas.  I miss you every day my friend.

ELLIS LYNN HANNA

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