Myron D. Hanson

FUNERAL HOME

Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West

Shoreview, Minnesota

Myron Hanson Obituary

Hanson, Myron D. - Beloved Husband, Father & Son 1947 - 2003 Of North Oaks, died suddenly on December 22, 2003. Preceded in death by father, Glenn; and brother Kevin. Survived by loving wife, JoAnn; children Erik, Kara and Elizabeth; mother Leona Hanson; brother Jerry Hanson; sister Glenda (Mark) Mattonen; JoAnn's parents, Warren and Lorraine Hawkinson. President of Gopher Machine & Engineering. Active in Boy Scouts and the Society of Mechanical Engineers. Enjoyed outdoor activities, antique cars and woodworking. Funeral service 11AM Saturday at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM NORTH CHAPEL, 515 Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview with visitation 4-8PM Friday and beginning at 10AM on Saturday. Private interment. 651-482-7606.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Myron Hanson

10 Entries

Cecilie Gaziano

January 21, 2004

Dear JoAnn and Family, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you. I am so sorry to learn of your loss and will be thinking of you.

Becky Hart

December 30, 2003

JoAnn, there are no words to share that can bring the comfort we so desire when someone we love has gone. A hole is left that can only be filled by the many wonderful memories that continue to live on in our minds and in the stories we share with each other. You and your family are in my prayers, and may you find some comfort in knowing how many people care about you, and how much Myron was loved by his family and friends.

Dan Argetsinger

December 29, 2003

This was very unexpected, I thought Myron would be around forever. He was my co-worker and boss and friend at Gopher Machine & Engineering. He helped me dicover my other talents instead of machining. And this is were I discovered my talents of being a Sales Rep. I do owe alot of gratitude to him for pushing me to what I am today. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his family and wish them the best thru this very hard time. Again thank you Myron for all you have done, you will be missed.

Dan Argetsinger

Former Employee of Gopher Machine

Nancy Krenz`

December 29, 2003

Joann & Family: I feel so bad. I just can't believe that something like this can happen to such a nice person. Hang in there and if you need a ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on I'm here for you. Nancy

Myron in the mid-1960s on the North Shore near Tofte, MN.

Kristi Lyn Hawkinson Glass

December 27, 2003

Myron was my first steady boyfriend in HS. When I moved on to my first husband, Dean Hedstrom, Myron seemed determined to stay in the Hawkinson family. He first dated my younger cousin Carol, then married her younger sister, Jo Ann. My dad, Roy Hawkinson, was his role model, and Myron helped run my dad's machine shop for most of his career. He bought the Gopher Machine and Engineering Company name after my parents' death, and he continued the company independently as a buyer/seller of used US machinery to underdeveloped countries.

Myron was "born with power tools attached." He was always relied upon to "get things done" in and for the entire family. He was "Mister Fixit" and caretaker of the family cabins up north. He rented out the home and buildings on my family's farm in Forest Lake (where my husband and I used to live), hauled wood down from up north for the family fireplaces, and so on.

The picture I've added to the photo gallery was taken near Tofte, MN, when Myron was in high school. He helped my family finish our cabin there, and he helped take care of it thereafter. Our families spent many good times together on the North Shore, and Myron was always a fun addition to any gathering.

My sincere condolences to his family and all who knew him. His resiliance and infectious sense of humor were amazing. I still cannot quite grasp that he is gone. He was such a "fixture" in the family, and his death was so unexpected! He will be sorely missed by many, but I am so glad that he was a part my life.

Don Vitz

December 26, 2003

Jo Ann,

I am so sorry to hear of Myron's death. I remember him well from our Mac days. He sold me my first car in trade for my motorcycle. My prayers are with you.

Sue Beam

December 26, 2003

My prayers are with your family at such a difficult time. I got to know Myron when his Mom moved to Brightondale. He was a huge hit with his cars at our picnic. I will never forget my son's face (7 year old) when I told him we're riding in a car with no steering wheel. Thank you Myron for the good memories. I will do my best to be there if your Mom needs anything!

Sue Beam

Tammie Abelseth

December 26, 2003

I would just like to say that even though we just met Myron a few short weeks ago, we really grew to love the man. We are the couple that just bought Leona Hanson's house. Myron and my boyfriend had so very much in common. (ie: Back to the 50's!) He was very happy to help us out with his knowledge and tools so that we could fix up our "new" home. What a very, very caring man. We will all miss him greatly and we are so very sorry to his family.

With our thoughts to you.....

Tammie Abelseth &

Donnie Lofquist, Jr

MICHAEL RUDNICKI

December 24, 2003

LOOSING A FREIND ANYTIME IS PAINFUL. LOOSING A FAMILY MEMBER IS DEVASTATING. AT THIS TIME OF YEAR THE PAIN AND MEMORIES ARE MULTIPLIED. WORDS CANNOT SAY HOW WE ARE FEELING RIGHT NOW. WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU AND HOPE YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING MYRON IS IN A BETTER WORLD.

SINCERELY

MICHAEL RUDNICKI

AND ALL OF US AT RUDNICKI INDUSTIAL

Jason Topp

December 23, 2003

We are thinking of you in this difficult time. Lean on us if you need to talk or want to talk or want to laugh or want to cry. Over the Holidays, call me on my cell phone 612-267-1909 and my number in Iowa is 319-351-5441.

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