Neil Daniel Hanson
March 25, 2009
Neil “Dan” Hanson, 43, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009. A memorial service will be held 2pm Wednesday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Dan was born April 24, 1965 in Des Moines. He was a car dealer and co owner of Southridge Auto. Dan enjoyed riding his Harley, boating and cars. He lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be missed by many.
Dan is survived by his longtime companion and life partner, Chantell Violett-Hanson, his mother and father, Marilyne and Neil Hanson, his brother, Scott (Sherrae) Hanson, his sisters, Kristin Hanson and her son, Drsean Anania, Karen Massaro (Severino) and her daughters, Jaime and Briana, his mother-in-law and fathers-in-law, Dan and Linda Busick, Ed Perryman and Ridge Violett and many friends and relatives.
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Pat Peercy Rutledge
03/28/2009
SO SORRY ABOUT DAN, MY STEP-MOTHER MARILYN OFTEN TALKS ABOUT DAN AND HOW HE WAS SUCH A NICE YOUNG MAN. MARILYN ALSO IS A FRIEND WITH HIS FAMILY, AGAIN, SO SORRY. PAT.
Julie Aldini
03/27/2009
The pass few days have been difficult to get through. I will miss his smile, laugh, and him! I knew Dan for over 33yrs. He was a life long friend that can not be replaced. I know his family is feeling lost and so are the rest of us right now. Dan will be in My memories ForEver!
THE STAFF AT BIG BARN HARLEY-DAVIDSON
03/27/2009
Our hearts go out to Chantell and the rest of Dan's family.
REST IN PEACE AND RIDE FREE FOREVER.
Sioux
03/27/2009
Dear God, Experiencing the loss of a loved one is so shattering. It's so difficult to greet each new day when my loss has left me empty and numb. Help me fill that void with the focus of the wonderful memories we shared. Allow me to feel the comfort and gentle encouragement of your angels whispering that Danny is safe and happy with you. Please nourish me with your love and give me the strength and will to carry on.
Tami Ramey
03/27/2009
I know of few people so kind hearted, big spirited and so faithfully a good soul to those he called his friend. I believe his incessant smile, distinctive laughter and zest for life will be remembered most. Danny was always happy and he enjoyed his life. If you were sad, he'd be first to try to put a smile on your face. We could take a lesson from him and live, really live. Thank you Dan.
Tonya Palmer
03/27/2009
I am broken hearted about this as we all are. I believe Danny touched everyone he came in contact with in a positive way and I know everyone will miss him immensely. His friends will not be the same without him and he will live on in our hearts forever. We love him very much. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person we were all blessed to have known.
Chastity Polson Schonhorst
03/27/2009
Words can't express how saddened we to hear of this loss. Our family experienced a bombshell last May when Chad was killed and Danny and Chantell were there for our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we can say we do know the horror that they are going through. It's so sad that this happened to such a nice guy. Heaven now has two more great men and I'm sure they have already found each other.
Sioux Chiodo-Newberg
03/27/2009
I just found Danny's obituarie, I am so sorry that I failed to mention Dan's sisters in my original condolence. Sioux
Rachel Miller-Seely
03/27/2009
I have known Danny for a few years now, and I feel blessed, not just that I thought of him as a friend, but that he thought of me as one, too. I can not put into words the grief I feel with his loss, but I am sure that his family feels it 10 times more. I will hold all of you in my prayers as close as I will hold Danny's memory. He was a good man, a great friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who was blessed to know him. My deepest sympathies to all his family. God Bless!
Sioux Chiodo-Newberg
03/27/2009
I feel like I have lost a son! Our whole family is devastated by this tragic loss! We all loved Danny like our own! Danny was an always faithful, never wavering. true friend to my son Jimmy! Just like a brother should be! Our hearts are broken! He has taken a piece of us with him, there is a hole in our hearts that no one else can fill! There are no words to say to Scot and his parents, we can't fathom your pain! Just know that you are in our hearts and our prayers, and we are here for you! God must have needed a special angel named Danny? Heaven's gain is our LOSS! Rest in peace our precious Danny, until we meet again! The Chiodo Family
Des Moines Auto Auction
03/26/2009
We have done business and known Neil for a long time. He was a joy to do business with. He was very well liked and will be greatly missed. We are all in shock from this tragedy. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.