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1940
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2022
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Calvin Hanson Obituary
Calvin August (Tyke) Hanson passed away on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at home after a courageous battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Born August 17, 1940 in Monroe, Wash. to parents Everett and Evelyn Hanson. He graduated from Sultan High School in June 1959. He worked at Boeing in Quality Assurance for 13 years and taught welding at Renton Technical College. He was survived by his wife Clara Jean Boeser Hanson, whom he met in his hometown. They married in March of 1962. He was the proud father of three girls Kimberly Dirks (Eric) of Prosser, Wash., Michelle Llarenas (Jerry) of Bellevue, Wash., Lisa Hanson (Kenny) of Snoqualmie, Wash. Survived by grandchildren Kaitlin Dirks, Jakob Llarenas, Alex Llarenas and Sophia Llarenas. Also survived by his sister Essie Jackson. His sister in-law Vyonne Stanik (Joe) and Martha Aney (Larry). Along with numerous nieces and nephews and sister in-laws and brother in-laws and loyal companion Newman. Tyke loved his family, children and grandchildren and his loving wife. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen and brother Raymond. Calvin was a veteran of the United States Army branch. He was the past president of Aerie 627 Monroe, Wash. Calvin enjoyed storytelling, watching his children and grandchildren play sports and gathering to play poker with his Sultan friends. The family is extremely grateful for the family, friends and neighbors who helped us through this journey. At Calvin's request there will be no service. If you would like to leave a memory or comment to the family visit purdykerr.com.
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Sonny and Susan Derifield
March 17, 2022
Sending sympathy for the loss of Tyke. Prayers for your peace
Larry Waller
March 16, 2022
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Clara Jean and family
Larry, LaVi , Bonnie and family
Marlene Moser-Glover
March 14, 2022
My sympathy to the entire family. Tyke was a great guy, caring and smiling always.
Rita Prokop
March 14, 2022
Condolences to the family from Rita, Becky and Rance Prokop. Tyke always had a friendly smile for all, one that lives in our memory.
carolyn lunn
March 13, 2022
Tike was a great guy ..every time i would see him he was always happy..and just so friendly..ive know TIke since Grade School..R.i.p. Tike we will miss you ..Blessed Be to the family...
Martha and Larry
March 12, 2022
To my sister and her family
Tiger touched so many people in his lifetime even people he didn't know he would make them a friend or even find out he was somehow related to them. Tiger brought love, joy and great memories to all of us. We will deeply miss him now and forever. Love and hugs to all of you Martha,Larry and kids
Herman and Judy Bosse
March 12, 2022
Dear Clara Jean and family, Our prayers are with you. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. With love, prayers and hugs, Herman and Judy
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