Phil A. Hanson

1936 - 2011

Phil A. Hanson obituary, 1936-2011

BORN

1936

DIED

2011

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Putnam Funeral Home

501 N Broadway Street

Union City, Michigan

Phil Hanson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 17, 2011.

Phil A. Hanson, 75 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday September 16, 2011 at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1936 in Clarksville, MI the son of Cecil and Lillian (Velliquette) Hanson. He married N. Jeanne Bird July 26, 1958 in Battle Creek.
Phil had lived in Athens for 41 years and was employed by Kellogg's for 31 years retiring in 1991.He was a member of the 25 Year Club.
He is survived by his wife, N. Jeanne Hanson, daughters Tamela (Craig) Stuck of Union City, Dawn Burdick of Leonidas. Sons, Timothy Hanson, Marc Anderson of Elk Rapids and Jeff Anderson of Coldwater, 7 grand children and 12 great grandchildren. Five brothers, Virgil(Betty), Michael(Deanne),Milton(Joan), Norman(Barb), and Alan(Polly) Hanson. One sister, Karen(Wayne) Jahnke. Also, a sister- in- law, Ellen Hanson survives. He was predeceased by his parents, and one brother Larry.
Phil was a member of the Factoryville Bible Church where he enjoyed working on many building projects.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Factoryville Bible Church, Factoryville Christian School or the Parkinson's Foundation.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 PM at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11:00 AM at the Factoryville Bible Church with Pastor Fred Goebert officiating. Military Honors will take place at 2:00 PM in the Riverside Cemetery, Union City.

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October 7, 2011

Sharon Katz-Goble

Phil & I were classmates, graduated U.C.H.S. together in 1954. Our friendship extended into adulthood. He was an outstanding scholar & a Good Friend. We'll all miss Phil & his gentle kind smile.....

September 24, 2011

Harold and Vivian Hunt

We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the following days to come.

September 19, 2011

Cheryl Anne Newman

Jeanne I am thinking of you. Phil was a great mentor to me. He was kind, organized, precise and encouraging. I will always be grateful he was my boss. I was thinking today that he had the longest stint of being my boss.

September 19, 2011

Robert Hamilton

Sorry to hear of Phils death.
He was a good model for all Enjoyed working with him for several years as he
always treated all with fairness.

September 19, 2011

Our hearts go out to you, Jeanne, and your family. You are all in our prayers.
Charlotte Pierce and family

September 19, 2011

Cleo & Bob Anderson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 19, 2011

Tracie & Louis Conant

Please Except Our Deepest Sympathies, Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out To You and your Family. We Love you

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