Duane Hand

Duane Hand, 86, a longtime resident of Beaver Shores, Rogers, Ark., for over 32 years, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home. Duane was born in Newton, Kan., on Feb. 24, 1926, to Robert and Ethel (Roles) Hand. Duane served his country in the United States Navy during WWII (1945-1947) and received an honorable discharge. On March 6, 1949, he married Dorine (Stelljes) in Newton, Kan., and they were married for over 63 years before his death. Duane was a resident of Newton, Kan., for over 50 years and he was owner/operator of Hand & Hand Phillips 66 Truck Stop Service Station. He was a lifetime member of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. While a member of the VFW in Newton, Kan., Duane served on the honor guard and performed funeral honors at Greenwood Cemetery that was right behind his south pasture property. Duane was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton, Kan. After retirement from his truck stop, Duane and Dorine moved to Northwest Arkansas and made their home in Beaver Shores, Rogers, Ark., where Duane was a member of the Beaver Shores Property Owners. Duane was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Rogers where he served as an usher, gospel reader and was an elder for many years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing and playing bridge. Duane was a wonderful husband and father and he loved his family very much and will be missed. Preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Wilma Fey and Doris Littlefield; Duane is survived by his wife, Dorine Hand of the home; one son, Gary Hand of Rogers, Ark.; one daughter, Colleen Catroppa and husband, Tony, of Rogers, Ark.; one brother, Bill Hand and wife, Judy, of Newton, Kan.; one grandson, Tony Catroppa Jr. of Fayetteville, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers (1101 W. Hudson Road) with the Rev. Gordon Besel officiating. Entombment will follow at Benton County Memorial Park's Rose Garden Columbarium (3800 W. Walnut) Rogers, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Chucrh Building Fund in honor of Duane Hand. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral.