David M.

Hanson

David Macauley Hanson, loving husband and friend to Leona Hanson went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2024. He went to sleep around 8:30pm and during his sleep he was transported to his eternal home in heaven. Words cannot describe my brokenness at this time, but I am trusting his God and mine to take me through this next chapter of my life without Dave.
Dave was born on April 10, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York to Lavern M. Hanson and Dorothy M Hanson. At the ripe old age of 18 years, he joined the military. He was a proud marine for one term.  On the completion of his journey with the Marines, he joined the Coast Guard and retired in 1978 after over 20 years of honorable service.

Dave knew he had the call of God on his life. He went to Seattle Bible College to get his bachelor's degree. He served the American Indian churches in Alaska till 1993.  After we got married in 1993, God opened doors for him to serve in California at the Green Valley Christian Center, Watsonville and the Sunnyslope Christian Center, Hollister.  Since 2004 till he went home to his eternal rest, he has faithfully
served at Sunnyslope Christian Center under the leadership of Pastor Kevin Townsend.  David served his God in the ministry for 37 years. At the age of 85 years, God called him to his heavenly home. He served his country's military with pride for a little over 24 years. He served in his Lord's army for God's kingdom with even more pride, strength, compassion, fortitude, and honesty. He was a strong man of God, courageous, yet kind and gentle.

Dave loved his family deeply. He leaves behind his grieving wife Leona, daughter Bonnie and husband Peter, son Daniel and wife April. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sean and wife Audrey, Shae, Trysten, Chase and Kylie. He was also blessed with two great grandsons - Ronin and Silas. Della Haggard, our bonus daughter and her husband Douglas Haggard, granddaughters Amanda and Melyssa, and great granddaughter Ava. He also leaves a loving family in Alaska: Fred Walker, Anna Sharkey, Mary Lou Mandan, Sylvia Blandou and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Diana Geiger his sister and husband Clarence.  He is also blessed with a large family at the Sunnyslope Christian Center. They have always given him much love and caring through the years.