Gordon Eugene Hanson

Gordon Eugene Hanson, 86, residing in Banning, CA passed away on June 4th, 2023 holding hands with his wife of 19 years, Mari. Gordon was born to parents Harold & Hilda Hanson on February 27th, 1937 in Amboy, Illinois. He graduated from Amboy High School and moved to California as soon as he could. He studied art at the Art Institute in Los Angeles, CA and dreamt of designing cars. He met his first wife, Dorothy Giubbini, in Hollywood, CA. They married in Las Vegas in 1959 and went on to have three children. They moved to Huntington Beach and raised their children. He landed a job at Northrop Corporation as a planner and worked there for over 35 years, waking up every morning to sing “I’m so pretty” in the mirror at 5:30am before he headed out. Gordon lived a full life, often enjoying time at their family cabin, traveling, fishing, sailing, gardening, carpentry, drawing and painting. You could always find him watching his beloved Cubbies in his recliner. After the passing of his first wife, he moved to the family cabin and enjoyed the peace and quiet, his daily walks around the lake and building things in his woodshop. He met his second wife, Mari Jordan in 2001 and eventually moved to Banning, CA. They spent 22 beautiful years together, enjoying their golden years, traveling, spending time with family and watching the Cubbies. He got to experience his dream come true…. to see his Cubs win the World Series. Known as Uncle G, Gordo or Grumpy…He was always good for his sarcastic remarks, being goofy or a huge loving hug. Gordon is survived by his wife Mari Hanson, and his three children Lori Gangola, Mark Hanson & Michelle Carpenter, his stepchildren Joel Jordan and Nichol Lacey and five wonderful grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Hanson, big sister Jane DelHotal and brother Harold Hanson. “I am sweet, lovable, kind, courteous, trustworthy, obedient… and a liar” - Gordon Hanson

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