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Ted Hanson Obituary
Ted William Hanson passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, August 15, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's. Ted had just turned 74 on August 8th and his wife Sandy was there with him until the very end. His family and friend base was limitless and their support and love was in abundance during his illness.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandy, his beautiful daughters Heidi Hanson and Laura Hanson Anderson (Justin). Brothers Larry, Tom (Lisa)., Stepsons Jeff Lewallen (Lindi), John Lewallen (Celeste) and Bryan Lewallen (Christine) as well as all their children Charlie Waters (Tom), Dallas Lewallen, Kacie McCarthy (Lawrence), Brooke, Hayden, and Brogan Lewallen.
Ted was a long-time resident of Mesa where he attended Alma School Elementary and later graduated from Mesa High School in 1964. He was only 16-years-old when he passed his pilot's license test at Falcon Field and started working for his father's crop dusting business. Ted attended Arizona State University and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1970. After college he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Officers Training School in San Antonio, TX. He served until his early honorable discharge in 1973. In 2008 Ted met his wife Sandy. They did not know it, but they were actually in the same Mesa High School graduating class of 1964. It was instant chemistry and they married December 11, 2009 and shared a blended family. In 2012 they bought their forever home in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Ted enjoyed fishing, cookies, chips and salsa and spending time with loved ones, He'll be remembered for his love of airplanes and restoring classic cars. His generous, kind nature ensured the friendships he had with friends that date back to his high school days and attributed to the nickname "Sweets" by his wife. He loved his family and was proud of his daughters.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Patsy Hanson and sister-in-law Pam Hanson Due to Covid-19 a Celebration of Life will be held later in the Fall. Details to follow. Contributions can be made in Ted's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the Arizona Humane Society.
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Sandy Raymond
August 15, 2021
Ted, it´s so hard to believe you have been away from all of us for a year now. I´m just so happy I knew you. You will live on in our hearts until we see you again.
BILLY STEPHEN
September 1, 2020
GREAT GUY AND A LOYAL FRIEND TO ALL, RIP TED.
Sandy Hanson
August 23, 2020
My Sweets, my Tedbear, I love you. I will miss you with all my heart. The 12 years we shared together we're wonderful. "You had me at hello!" I will miss sitting on the patio and having our cocktails and chips and salsa at night in Spring and Fall. I miss waking up next to you every morning. I'll miss singing our favorite songs together. I will miss that delicious flank steak you always cooked for the girls when they came over. I will miss going to church with you and praising God. I know you'll be my guardian angel and Sweets you will forever be in my heart. I love you.♥
Your wife Sandy
Sandy Copenhaver
August 23, 2020
Dear Sandy a lovely obituary for your “sweets”. I didn’t know him personally but the look on his face meant he was a kind and peaceful person. I’m so sorry but now he’s in a better place. Take care of yourself. Love Sandy
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Rose Hogue
August 23, 2020
Everytime I would see Ted, he had a ready smile, always so friendly, you will be so missed Ted, give Rich a hug from me!
Barbara Eden-Swinehart
August 23, 2020
One summer afternoon, Ted and I secretly left a party on the river and drove to Falcon Field. We came back in his airplane and swooped down on the party. We scared the whole group. It was hilarious! He was so happy and fun. He will be missed.
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