Donald Walter Hanson Sr., 80, Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life on September 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care.

Donald was born on February 15, 1944, to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On August 6, 1977, he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage.

Don was full of life, he was always up for an adventure, and he told everyone how “good his health was.” Don was getting ready for a trip with his son-inlaw to visit a bunch of national parks all over the United States. He loved to travel all over, visiting Las Vegas multiple times. He enjoyed his bi-weekly trips with his grandson, Kyle, talking life and crazy adventures the two wanted to take.

He was a family man, spending lots of time with his daughter, son-in-law, grandson and his family. He enjoyed his weekly meals and outings with family and friends. He was always cracking jokes and trying to see just how far he could take surprising people. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting multiple different things.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Groce Hanson; his parents, Donald J. and Willma Lee Hanson; and his brother, Roger (Sylvia) Hanson.

He is survived by his daughter, Leanne Hallowell; his son-in-law, Ron Hallowell; daughter, Donna L. Fischer; sons, Donald W. Hanson, Jr, and James C. Hanson: his grandkids, Michelle Gay, Michael Gay, Derrick (Maria) Spalding and Kyle (Chantal) Hallowell; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Special thank you to Erik and Tina Cook for always watching out for and welcoming Donald in their lives.

Donald was not a fan of funerals and has requested no service after his death. His wishes were to be cremated and joined together with his wife, Linda, in their burial place in Memorial Park.