She is lovingly remembered by her husband, William (Bill) Hanson; her four surviving children Kelli (Kevin)Matteson, Holly (Michael) Trubiroha, Michael (Candi) Hanson, and Heidi Hanson-Maier. She is also survived by siblings Monte Sauers, Dennis (Barbara) Sauers, Sonja (Mark) Latz, and Dirk (Kay) Besko. She has 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren (one deceased), and two great-great-grandchildren.
Her love for the Lord came in a senior high school trip to New York in 1957. She went to the Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Crusade and committed her life to Christ at this time. A dear classmate friend, Joan Richardson Hunt, encouraged her to see Billy Graham instead of going to a nightclub. This event would change her life forever.
She married Bill on March 15, 1958; they lived in Lake Odessa and later moved to Clarksville. They attended the Clarksville Bible Church and received discipleship and guidance from Pastor Don and Betty Jo Mathis. Toby grew in her faith and was a strong influence in Bill coming to know the Lord in 1964. Later in 1967, his job brought them to Wayland. Here they attended and served in Calvary Church of Wayland. Toby worked at Town and Country and Sandy Creek Nursing Home where she and Bill encouraged and ministered to the elderly.
Her great joys in life were her family, studying her Bible and memorizing scripture, baking (especially her cookies), writing notes of encouragement, and all things domestic. She made each person in her life feel important and loved. She had the gift of making every house a home for her family. She will be greatly missed!
Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Toby's life on Saturday, July 10 at Calvary Church of Wayland, 304 S. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, MI at www.wingsofhopehospice.com or Calvary Church of Wayland at www.ccwayland.org.
Isaiah 41:10: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
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