David Leroy Hanson's Obituary
Lakeview-David Leroy Hanson, age 81, of Lakeview passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He was born in Rodney on June 27, 1940, the son of Chester and Marion (VanSyckle) Hanson. Dave was raised in Rodney where he graduated from High School, after which he served honorably in the United States Navy. David was a man of many interests and skills, he was a service repairman for Sears, licensed Real Estate Agent, airplane pilot as well as an auctioneer. After his retirement he started his own business, Dave's A1 Appliances in Lakeview and continued providing service to many of us in the community until 2017. Dave was a great man who would help anyone. He loved life, and his family deeply. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing his guitar and participating in jam sessions. He loved attending church, going to breakfast with his friends at McKenna's and spending winters in Florida, which he had done for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Lakeview United Church of Christ. He will forever be remembered for his adventurous spirit and love for his family.
David is survived by the love of his life, Linda Diem of Chesaning; son, Robert (Kim) Hanson of Clarkston; daughters, Brenda "Bren" (Bruce) Vance of Pleasanton, CA, Bonnie (Sam) Stroud of Pinson, TN, and their mother Kathy Hanson of Jackson, TN; his grandchildren, Rachel (Michael) Hanson-Hervey, Jamie Hanson, Jason (Shannon) Webb and their children, Adalynn and Ayden, Michael Webb, Jacob Vance, Dakota Ray and his children, Maeleisa and Skylar, Adam Rainey; siblings, Lonnie (Tam) Hanson of Barryton, Beverly (Gayle) Bottomley of Barryton; and sister-in-law, Nancy Hanson of Mt. Pleasant; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Joyce and Ethyle; parents, Chester and Marion; and brother, Clayton Hanson.
A funeral service for David will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview with Pastor David Boillat officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:00 PM until the service at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions in David's memory may be made to King's Trail Christian Church, PO Box 783, Frostproof, FL 33843.
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