Donald Walter Hanson, Sr., 80, Savannah, MO, passed from this life on September 7, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care.
Donald was born on February 15, 1944 to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On August 6, 1977 he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage.
Don was full of life, he was always up for an adventure, and told everyone how “good his health was,” Don was getting ready for a trip with his son-in-law to visit a bunch of National parks all over the United States. He loved to travel all over visiting Las Vegas multiple times. He enjoyed his bi-weekly trips with his grandson, Kyle, talking life and crazy adventures the two wanted to take. He was a family man with spending lots of time with his daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and his family. He enjoyed his weekly meals and outings with family and friends. He was always cracking jokes and trying to see just how far he could take surprising people. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting multiple different things.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Groce Hanson; his parents, Donald J. and Willma Lee Hanson, and his brother, Roger (Sylvia) Hanson.
He is survived by his daughter, Leanne Hallowell; his son-in-law, Ron Hallowell; daughter, Donna L. Fischer; sons, Donald W. Hanson, Jr, and James C. Hanson: his grandkids, Michelle Gay, Michael Gay, Derrick (Maria) Spalding, and Kyle (Chantal) Hallowell, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Special thank you to Erik and Tina Cook for always watching out and welcoming Donald in their lives.
Donald was not a fan of funerals and has requested no service after his death. His wishes were to be cremated and joined together with his wife, Linda, in their burial place in Memorial Park.
