William Dean Hanshaw, 65, of Summersville passed away Tuesday, December 13 ^th , 2022. Dean is survived by wife, Jean Ann; daughter, Kristin Chadwick (Ronnie); sister, Evelyn Kay Chandler; and many nieces and nephews. He was the youngest child of the late William Tildon and Dorothy June Burgess Hanshaw of Vaughn. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by sisters Norma Jean Tabit and Violet Davis; and by two brothers: Charles Hanshaw and James Allen Hanshaw.

Dean valued education and loved learning all throughout his life. He graduated from WVU Tech with degrees in Mining Engineering in 1980 and Industrial Engineering in 1984. Mid-career he enrolled at  Auburn University and earned his Executive Masters of Business Administration in 2000. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 20 years. Upon retirement he decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing and graduated in 2009.

Outside of work and continuing his education he was an avid whitewater enthusiast. Dean worked as river guide during college and all throughout his life he guided every opportunity he had. His favorite place to be was rowing down the Gauley River. Dean loved sharing his passion of rafting and took many friends and family on trips. He was a Baptist by faith and a 32nd degree mason.

Funeral services will be 1 pm Saturday December 17 ^th in the Waters Funeral Chapel at  Summersville with Pastor Lonnie Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker Memorial Park at Summersville . Friends and family may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral chapel on Saturday

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Kanawha Hospice Care.

Special thanks to Missy and Randy Neal, the family of Kevin Nutter, Kevin Maddy, and Jeremy Wood for all their extra help to Dean.

Condolences: watersfuneralchapel.com