James “Jim” Hanson, 63, of Dundee, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, May 20th after complications following a heart attack. Jim was born in Portland, Oregon on October 30, 1954 to Tony and Colleen Hanson. Jim graduated from LaSalle High School in 1973, and married his high school sweetheart, Gail, on February 14, 1976. Jim was a devoted father and husband, and spent much of his free time coaching his five kids. Jim also loved spending time at the coast, enjoying the outdoors, and creating memories with his family. He is survived by his wife, Gail, his five children – Malia Bernards, Shauna Sauer, Chrissy Hanson, John Hanson, and Michaela Shanks – and five grandchildren, Nathan Sauer, Madison Sauer, Tristan Bernards, and Theodore Bernards. He is also survived by his five siblings – Lori Toops, Karen McNeil, Brian Hanson, Jane Christensen & Teri Utlaut. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Rosary service will be held at the Convent Chapel of the Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 29th. His life will be celebrated with a funeral mass on Wednesday, May 30th at 11:00 am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Jim’s memory to the Valley Catholic School Endowment Fund for Tuition Assistance c/o SSMO Foundation, 4440 SW 148th Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon, 97078 or online at ssmofoundation.org.
