Allen E. Hanson Jr. passed away January 4, 2011 in Las Vegas. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 25, 1928.
Allen founded Hanson Water in the 1950's in Menomonee Falls, WI. He and his family moved to Las Vegas in the 1980's and started Hanson Spa & Water. He retired in 2005, leaving the business to his sons. He is survived by his wife Carol, of 61 years, sons Jim Hanson, Tim Hanson and wife Dee of Las Vegas, daughter Heidi Hanson-Keller and husband Bill of Golden, CO, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas or ASPCA. Viewing will be January 10, 2011 4:30 - 6:00PM and the Funeral Service will begin at 6PM at Palm Mortuary, 1600 South Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89146.