Arnold M. Hanson, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2007 in Kennewick. Arnold was born on October 5, 1916 in Havre, Montana, the second of three children. At an early age, the family moved to Whitefish, Montana, where Arnold received his education. In 1940, Arnold joined the Army and spent the next 5 years fighting in the South Pacific and Philippine Islands. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Leberation Medal with one Bronze Service Star and Bronze Service Arrowhead and the Bronze Star. Arnold received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1945. Arnold met Vera Tubbs in 1945 and they were married in Whitefish in 1946. In 1960 the Hanson Family moved to Kennewick, where for the next 25 years Arnold was an insurance agent. He was an active member of the Kennewick VFW Post and held many distinguished positions; including Post Commander. Arnold enjoyed participating in Post activities. Arnold enjoyed fishing in Montana and had a special gift for conversation. His wife Vera, brother Donald and wife Helen, daughter Sheryl and son Greg and wife Nancy survive Arnold. Arnold had 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His father Martin Christ Hanson, mother Anna Sorbo Hanson, and brother Norman Hanson preceded him in death. Arnold will be buried with full Military Honors. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union, Kennewick is in charge of arrangements. A viewing will be held on Monday at 3:00PM till 8:00PM February 19, 2007. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, at 10:00AM February 20, 2007 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at 10th and Union in Kennewick.