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Mark Hanson Obituary

Hanson, Mark W.
58, of Tempe, passed away October 14, 2013. Mark was born in San Luis Obispo, CA. on January 21, 1955 to Dolores and Warren Hanson. Mark owned and operated Futurescapes Landscaping for 26 years. During those years he persued many interests, among his favorites were fishing, coaching, baseball, cycling, karate, photography, and cooking. Mark enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends and above all sharing his faith and the good news of the Gospel of Christ. Mark is survived by his mother, Dolores, and his sister Doris, of Sacramento, CA; his children, Lia Hayslip, Tera King, and Mark Jr.; eight grandchildren, and his wife of 32 years, Mary Ann. A private family celebration of his life will be held. Final arrangements were entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 27, 2013.

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posey nash

October 21, 2020

Mary Ann,
You have been the rock of this family. May God bless and keep you

posey nash

October 27, 2013

God bless and keep you all through this difficult journey.

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