Joshua Mark Hansen

Joshua was born in Fresno, CA on May 6, 2002 to Mark R. and Monica Hansen. He passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Stanford, CA. He was a student at Foothill Elementary School in Auberry, CA.

Joshua loved sports and played basketball, baseball, soccer and snowboarding. Joshua had a smile that would melt your heart. Joshua loved nature and was a very respectible young man. He loved to make his family and friends laugh. He always looked forward to working with his dad from the age of four. Loved singing in the car with mom. He was a happy mountain boy, through and through.

"Josh will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. We love you bud."

Joshua is survived by his parents, Mark R. and Monica Hansen; his brother, Joseph R. Hansen; and sister, Sarah Mae Hansen all of Auberry, CA. He also leaves behind his grandparents, Jerry and Carol Hansen of Auberry and Ilia Folia of Clovis, CA.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Academy Cemetery followedf by a Memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Sierra High School in the large gym. (All re welcome to the burial and service).

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund is set up at Central Valley Community Bank in Prather, CA. (TIP account #003260844). All monies will be donated to benefit the children of our beautiful mountina community in Joshua's memory.