I met Brian 40 years ago and we kept in touch.  Brian was a good listener and a good friend!

I will miss you were a big brother to me not to mention you were my loving cousin miss you much. Until we meet again. Love you Brian. Always in my heart and thoughts!!

So sorry for not being there 🥹 Brian's art and love for his family was awesome.  Sending  all my love to you Lori 💔❤️

Also, from knowing Brian through the years I had come to learn he was a man of many talents. I was always impressed with the extent of his knowledge on certain subjects. If it was an interest of his, it was also his passion. If there was anything you wanted to know about any of these topics, he could most likely give you the answer you needed right off the top of his head. He also had the enviable ability to play the guitar and play it well. I was always so jealous of anyone who could master a musical instrument, especially the guitar, and play as well as he did. My absolute favorite talent if his was his artistic abilities. I had known he was into art and liked to draw but the first time I had seen some of his work, my mind was completely blown. He had the unbelievable talent to do photorealistic drawings. If I had not actually seen some of his work in progress, I would have sworn that it was a Xerox copy of a photograph. He was that good! But the thing I loved the most about Brian, is it made me smile that he made my best friend Lori smile. 
You are missed, you are loved and it is not goodbye…it is till we see you again.

Debbie. Curt and Paige Warner 

I have known Brian for 29+ years because of my best friend, Lori. Those many years ago, Lori and her sister Jenny, my other best friend, had recently started new jobs at Qualex, a photo developing plant. After they had been working there for a little while, I asked them how they liked it there. They said it was going alright and I distinctly remember Lori mentioning, “the cute red headed guy” that also worked their shift and thought to myself, “Ooooooo….Lori’s favorite kind of cute guy!” Jenny smiled and then told me that she and this “Brian” worked in the same department and separate from Lori but that they all had their breaks at the same time. It was during these breaks that Jenny said she would catch Lori constantly looking at the aforementioned cutie! Because Jenny worked closer with Brian, she had found out about his interest in muscle cars and had mentioned it to Lori. It wasn’t long before there were possible multiple car magazine purchases and Lori had a “list of questions” about muscle cars for this “Brian”. Now, I can promise you, I have known Lori since we met in 6th grade and never ONCE had she ever expressed any interest in cars and suddenly she has “questions” about them? Huh…..I wonder why? Well, it must have worked because it wasn’t long before they started seeing each other! Not too long after that they were getting pretty serious and I finally got to meet this mystery man. Lori and Brian were out running some errands and had stopped by my house so I could meet him for the 1st time. We were in the kitchen making small talk when I smiled at them and said, “You were right…he is cute!” Lori blushed and smiled…and then Brian blushed and smiled and then we all laughed. I knew right then that this was the beginning of something big between these two.  If eyes could literally smile, Lori’s did right then when she looked at him.

I worked with Brian for the last three years. He was a good guy.  He, Al and I had some great conversations that included music, movies, tv shows, growing up on the southeast side and politics.  One thing we all definitely agreed on was our political views. The Lab seems different again.  He will be missed. Rest In Peace, Brian

I knew Brian from the car scene.  He was part of my car club Subsonic Kustomz.  The detail and meticulousness he put toward his truck turned into a lesson for me.   I tried to follow that when building my own.  This club has since faded, due to time and priority’s, but there is always a love and respect bond that will not fade. We will forever remember him as STPSYDR and flannel guy. 



I am so sorry to hear that my cousin has passed away. It has been a long time since we've spoken but I always loved the fact that he and I shared the same birthday. I remember how shy Brian was growing up.. I may have lost contact with my cousins Alan, Beth-el and Brian, but I never stopped loving them. My condolences and prayers for family and friends. Live in Peace, Brian. We shall meet again.. I love you!!

My cousin Brian played guitar every day when we were growing up. There wasn’t a heavy metal band that he couldn't play. My favorite music that he would play was Rush. 
Mary  Sansone

My cousin Brian taught me how to ride a bike when I was seven. He was a great person even though we haven't seen each other in moons. Fly high Angel until we meet again. I love you!!!

I remember  Brian  well . Good man. I worked in maintenance  and saw him a lot in the lab. Sorry  for the loss  prayers  🙏 

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Brian is survived by his wife Lori; mother Barbara Hanson; brother: Alan (Pamela) Hanson; sister: Beth-el (Bob) Teshwuah; four nieces and one great-niece. Brian was preceded in death by his father Floyd Hanson.

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Brian Jay Hanson

August 28, 1965 – May 18, 2022

Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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