Steven Micheal Hanson 75, passed away September 15th,2023 under the care of Hospice of the Valley in Mesa Arizona.

Steven was born January 11th,1948 in Valley City, North Dakota to Randy and Kathleen(Mennis) Hanson of Kathryn North Dakota.

Graduated from Kathryn High School in 1966. Steven joined the Navy in August of 1966 and served as a medic in Vietnam. He started his 41 years

at Doosan(Bobcat) in Gwinner North Dakota in 1972

He married Susan Aarseth in 1975, they spent 48 years together and raised their 2 daughters Melissa of Gwinner North Dakota,and Amanda of

Lisbon,North Dakota.

Steven always had a little twinkle in his eye or a smirk on his face when talking about days passed. He loved his stock car racing days, riding ATV in

the Arizona desert with old friends and new, also enjoyed trips to Emily Minnesota where he was introduced to mud !! metal detecting or relaxing at a

campground with family and friends. He also enjoyed wood working with his hands which many never knew.

He is survived by his sisters Candis and Duane Hoffmeyer of Mesa Arizona, Linda and Ron Kohler of Tower City North Dakota, brother in laws

Allen Aarseth of Fingal North Dakota Ray of Pick City North Dakota and Loren of Dickinson North Dakota. Many cousins, nieces and nephews and

great nieces and nephews whom he loved to tease when they were young. His wife Susan and daughters Melissa and Amanda and many great

friends.

Those who were there to meet him were his parents, brother Kenneth, and many others

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Lisbon ND