Magnus Hansen

Magnus M. Hansen is survived by his loving wife, Myungsun Hansen, of 62 years, his three children, Susan Rillie, David Hansen, Sarah Wilkerson, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025 in his Yucaipa home after battling various medical issues, he was 82.

He was born in South Gate, California, son to Bernadine C. Soto and Magnus A. Hansen. He served his Country in the US Army during his early years, where he was stationed in Korea, Texas, then to California where he stayed to raise his family. He has called Yucaipa his home for the past 42 years.

Magnus spent most of his work life as an appliance technician. His favorite pastimes were listening to classical music and drama radio, chatting on his CB Radio, building and flying model airplanes, and working on the computer.

He will be buried alongside his two brothers.

"I’M FREE"

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

By Anne Lindgren Davison