Birth date: Jan 28, 1964 Death date: Mar 29, 2004
Mr. Jon E. Hanson, age 40, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1964 to Donovan and Coral (Woodhouse) Hanson in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Jon was a computer technologist with Spar Read Obituary
It's been several years since Jon and I had spoken but Jon left lasting impressions. We called him Bull but he was a big teddy bear.I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to all in Jon's family.##imported-begin##David Dusenberry##imported-end##
Jon was a big part of our family. We kinda got him in the divorce settlement! He spent many a night at our dinner table laughing and trying to figure out why our then toddler daughter Amanda would just stare at him. We thought it was because of his beard and mustache since Dana could only dream of facial hair. Now she is nine and told me at the visitation the best memory of Jon she has is kissing him and feeling his beard. We can't believe you won't come through that door again so she can yell "BIG JONNY!" We miss you Jon. Love, Dana Sue Kailee and Amanda##imported-begin##Sue Olsen##imported-end##
I miss You Jon.
I'm still in mis-belief.
Thanks for the great blocking.
Brad##imported-begin##Brad Bonebrake##imported-end##
Dear Ryan,
Words are so insufficient at a time like this but I am hoping at sometime in the future these few words will somehow help. When I remember Jon they are very pleasant memories. Jon had a big heart and a ready smile. We worked togther at Meijer. They were the best of times and the worst of times. EDI could be very stressfull but Jon was great at helping to blow-off the stress. There were days we would make each other laugh so hard we would be crying and couldn't even talk anymore. It was great. One time he came to my Halloween party dressed as Al from the TV show Home Improvement. No one could have done it better. But the one thing that was so special about Jon was how much he loved you. No one had to know Jon for very long before they found that out. You are is pride and joy. I'm sure that will never change. Tpy##imported-begin##Teresa P. Youn##imported-end##
I had the pleasure of working closely with Jon on a couple of projects at Spartan. I admired his mild manner, and obvious respect for his fellow man. He will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathies. God Bless##imported-begin##Dave Prus##imported-end##
Ah yes, in working side-by-side with Jon for as long as he has been with Spartan, there are many memories I could express. This might seem silly but perhaps the fondest memory I have is walking down to the cafeteria every single morning he came into the office. It was like a ritual. I would get a coffee and he would draw a cup of hot water for instant oatmeal. Along the way, we talked... sometimes work related but mostly personal conversation. I'm going to miss him. My heart goes out to Ryan and the rest of Jon's family.##imported-begin##Don Ashley##imported-end##
I wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Jon at Spartan Stores in the past and as others have mentioned I can't say enough about him. He was always their for me if I had questions or conerns. He will be truly missed.##imported-begin##Paula Wellman##imported-end##
Good friends must not always be together; It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship.
--Susan P. Schultz
For the last 20 years my best friend has almost always been at least 500 miles from me. We only see each other 2 or 3 times a year, but always manage a phone call every week or so. The struggles in life he's helped me with are too numerous to list. Now, I'm not sure what to do, what to feel or think.
Of the many memories I have of Jon, the one I keep coming back to the past couple of days is from the night before my wedding. Jon was my best man and stayed with me to make sure I didn't "skip town" (as he put it). We drank a six-pack (O.K., maybe a little more) of St. Pauli Girl and listened to Dire Straits on his boombox all night. God, we could just sit for hours and listen to the Making Movies album, we knew all the words by heart. I listened to it last night. "The sky is crying, the streets are full of tears". I never really knew what that lyric meant until now. I'll never listen to that album again. I love you man.##imported-begin##John Swierczewski##imported-end##
I know I can speak for all associates here at Spartan Stores "We will miss you Jon". It's always sad to lose someone whom you see several days a week and for several years..and then for one day it to all stop.... It is especially sad for a young boy to grow up without his father. Those who are close to Ryan, keep him straight and strong as I'm know Jon would have...Death continues to proof our vulnerability.........God Bless you Jon...and God Bless Ryan and The Jon Hanson Family...##imported-begin##Larry Thomas##imported-end##
I worked with Jon at Spartan Stores and was very saddened to learn of his passing. I extend to the members of Jon's family my deepest sympathy.##imported-begin##Terry Brentlinger##imported-end##
