Paul T. Hanson

We celebrate the life of Paul Theodore Hanson, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 25th, 2025, surrounded by his children. Paul was born to Leonard and Mable Hanson on November 1st, 1933, in Sheffield, England. He grew up in Sheffield where he attended English boarding schools while his parents served as missionaries in the Congo. Paul moved to Hull, Yorkshire, where he attended university and earned a degree in engineering/drafting. After university, he was drafted into the Royal Air Force. In 1956, Paul met and married his lovely wife, Joyce. Two years later, in 1958, he moved to the "States" where he attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with aspirations of becoming a pastor. Realizing that his true passions were art and sculpture, Paul moved his young family to California where he became a graphic designer. He painted and sculpted throughout his lifetime, leaving a long and cherished legacy of art. Although he lived a majority of his life in the U.S., he was "British to the core," as he often said, proudly carried his green card to the very end. Paul was larger than life. In his trademark outfit of blues jeans, white dress shirt, brown belt, and loafers, he loved to be the life of the party. He loved telling stories, especially recounting his experiences during the war and surviving English boarding schools. He loved to meet with people and just talk. One of his greatest joys was sailing with family and friends. He was extremely well read; Scientific American magazine was one of his favorites. Paul would pontificate about anything, from biblical Greek and theology, to mathematics, eschatology, soccer, and even the cosmos. However, his favorite subjects remained painting and sculpture. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his ex-wife, Joyce Hanson, and his girlfriend, Kathy Wallen. He is survived by his sisters, Beryl Snowball & her husband, Warrick, and Frances Grindell & her husband, John; his son, Mark Hanson & wife Tracey; his daughter, Lianne Sanchez & her husband, Bob; and his daughter, Dawn Rohrer. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ben & Will Sanchez and Sydney Hanson who all affectionately called him "G-Pops". Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews, and, of course, Cutsie (Dad and Dawn's sweet dog). A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the fmaily online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Paul T. Hanson

November 1, 1933 - March 25, 2025