Hobson, Alan D., age 54, owner of Hospitality Design Consulting, passed away March 14, 2013, as a result of an emergency aortic dissection, due to Marfan Syndrone. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, with an informal Celebration Of Life Service Wednesday, at 1:00 PM, both at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Private family burial will follow at Derby's Hillcrest Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ann in 2007. Survived by his father Dale R., of Derby, sister, Deb (John) Olson, of Wichita and his nephew, Evan Olson, of Wichita. Friends are invited to share special memories of this wonderful man at the service. Memorial to National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050. Share memories of Alan at watsonfuneral.com