Auburn, California
1921 - 2014
Paul T. “Tiny� Hansen
May 8, 1921 – Jan. 10, 2014
Resident of Auburn
Tiny was born in Faaborg Denmark, came to the United States in 1926 with his mother and father, Carl and Marie Hansen. Growing up during the depression shaped his view of world. Principles such as courage,...
Read MoreSorry to hear of Tiny's passing. First met Tiny when he was Manager of contract dept at James Hill Co in 1964. Going out on jobs,Tiny would laugh that we always had to "follow the yellow line" as not to get lost.
That was a joke for years.It was because of Tiny that I live in (where the heck is) Foresthill 20 years.
He and Jan were good friends and they are now "following the yellow line" together.
Yolande Motzer
February 12, 2014 | Foresthill, CA
Sorry for your loss: I met Tiny at he and Jack's Sporting goods Store in Lafayette, Ca. in 1976-77. We both were veterans and I had just moved from San Leandro. I used to spend an hour or 2 almost every day at the store lying to each other,just joking. In feb. 1948 I moved to Auburn. I joined AVCC in 1960, still a member. That must be where I met Tiny again after leaving Lafayette. We had a lot of time to rehash old times, Tiny was a fun guy, with always something to talk about. Last time I...
Ray S. Thompson
January 17, 2014 | Auburn, CA
We loved Tiny! We're sad that he is gone, but our good memories of him will live on. -Bob and Dre Kauppila
January 16, 2014 | Rocklin, CA
Hello Ted, Pete, and Sue,
When I saw your dad's obituary I couldn't help but remember the times we shared at Tahoe in the 60's and 70's. I think about the pier, waterskiing, and having a few refreshments with Bard and Sharon Saladin at the cabin your family shared with your Uncle Ray and Aunt Marge.
I have occasional seen Tiny around town driving that huge car of his and even shared a few words with him at times at SaveMart in the Elm Center.
My condolences to you and...
January 16, 2014
Pete: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I wish I would have had the chance to meet "Tiny" on any of my trips to California, he sounded like a man you would never forget! My sympathy and love go out to you and your family and I wish I could be there for his Celebration of Life service on the 17th. Know that his light will never be dimmed, even in his passing.
All my Love, Mary C. Cullen
Mary C Cullen
January 15, 2014 | Lake St. Louis, MO
My prayers go out to the family. You were so lucky to have him in your life.
What a wonderful happy man he was. I was fortunate to know him. Rest in Peace Tiny.
Lynette
January 14, 2014 | Lincoln, CA
