Matthew “Matt” Tyler Hanson
Saturday, March 3, 1990
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Age:
21 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday August 31, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday September 01, 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday September 01, 2011
Time: 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Saturday, March 3, 1990
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Age:
21 years old
Saturday, March 3, 1990
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Age:
21 years old
Matthew “Matt” Tyler Hanson
Matthew Tyler Hanson, age 21 of Rochester, passed away with his family, friends, and loyal black lab Lacy at his side on Sunday, August 28, 2011 following a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.
Matthew was born on March 3, 1990 in Rochester to Rodney “Rod” and Brenda Ingalls Hanson. Matt attended St. Francis Catholic Grade School, and graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 2008. Following graduation, Matt attended Rochester Community and Technical College and completed one year of the Automobile Mechanics Program. Matt began working at Fleet Farm Rochester until 2006, most recently in the Tire Center. He was unable to complete school and continue to work due to his illness. Matt loved all things motorized. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and was proud to have his own Harley. Matt especially loved making the annual trip to the Sturgis South Dakota Motorcycle Rally with his family and friends. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and dirt-biking. Matt loved being outdoors especially in the fall, during hunting season, when he would often be seen bow and gun hunting. Matt was known as a hard worker who always did his best, and strived to enjoy life until the very end.
He is survived by his Parents Rod and Brenda, a brother Patrick, great grandmother, Evelyn Delaney, grandparents Ginger Delaney Ingalls, George and Elaine Ingalls all of Rochester, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
A funeral service for Matthew will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10:30AM at the new River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held on the evening of Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Matthew “Matt” Tyler Hanson has received the following condolences.
I was so saddened when I heard that Matt had passed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Brenda and Rod,
I was so saddened to see that Matt lost his battle. I kept hoping and praying that he would beat the cancer.
Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Wood
The Hanson Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Though I did not know him personally I would often hear my father (Curt) talk about him when he visited your family or saw him at Fleet Farm. He spoke of what a truly nice young man he was. I only hope to live my life with same amount of courage that your son exhibited these past couple of years. Matt will be an inspiration to me as I enter the profession of nursing. My greatest sympathy and prayers to you.
Sincerely,
Rachel Aaby
I am saddened to here of the passing of Matt. I worked with him at Fleet Farm for a couple years. He and I talked quite often about his treatments, and also about his father. Matt was a good man and I am glad to have known him. My sincere condolences to Matt's family.
John Thompson
Rod, Brenda, Pat, Ginger, and all of Matts family,
Words cannot express our shock and dismay to learn of Matts passing. Our hearts are heavy. We remember the the energetic little boy that came to play at our house or ride bike up and down the sidewalk in the neighborhood. The boys and Mike were inseperable. He and Katie shared their first kiss during one of our garage sales. He was a pleasure to have around and we considered the boys extended family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that he is whole again and without pain. May God bless and keep your family as your hearts heal.
The Pitzers
sorry to hear about the loss of matt he was a very nice young man. i got a chance to get to know him working with him at fleet farm he will be greatly missed. may you find comfort in all of the memories . god bless you all.
Brenda,Rod and family
I was so sorry to here of your loss.He will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family god bless.
Nancy
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. It sounds like Matt was a wonderful young man. I know you will miss him terribly.
Theresa Daily (Connelly)
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. He was such a great guy, and a wonderful friend to my grandson Bryce. Those two, along with their other friends, always had fun times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jan
Everytime you see a jet stream, you can think of Matt still riding his Harlley, in the sky! Very sorry for your loss, my thoughts our with you and your family.
Brenda, Rod and Pat and Family Words will never take away the pain and emptiness that you are now feeling just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Margie Ball
Brenda, Rod, Pat-
I am honored to call Matt my cousin. This could not have happened to a better guy. We will all miss him so much - we love you guys.
-- Cuz
Dear Brenda and Family ~
"Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong- sometimes it's letting go." May God's grace be with you.
Love Pam
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Brenda Rod Pat. Our hearts go out to you.
God be with you Brenda. You are in our prayers.
Our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Matt. May you be comforted knowing he is at peace and without pain. We can't know why things happen but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. Please call on your neighbors if there is anything you need.
Brenda, Rod and Pat,
Although the pain is unbearable, we will always treasure the memories of Matt and how proud we are of him for the courage he displayed, and the fact that he never gave up hope. He was an inspiration for all who knew him. GodSpeed, Matt. We love you.
Sorry to hear of Matt's passing. My heart and prayers go out to your family during this very difficult time.
May memories, of Matt, comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.
God bless your family.
Rod, Brenda & Pat:
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We never met Matt, but I know how much he was loved and cherished. Our thoughts and love go out to all your family and friends. I know that Matt's memories will live forever through all his friends and family.
Tim & Tracy Bly
LeRoy, MN
My heart goes out to everyone who knew Matt. My prayers are with all of you. He was a kind man and I am glad I had the chance to know him and your family.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family in the loss of your son.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this very difficult time. What a fight Matt put up, may you find peace and know you are in our thougths and prayers. God Bless you all.
Heart felt condolences on the loss of your beloved son, Matt.
So very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain that you must feel or the sorrow. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
John
Rod,Brenda & Patrick,
We are so sorry to here that Matt lost his battle with cancer. He was a very couragous young man who will be missed by everyone .Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. If you need anything please give us a call & we'll be there to help in any way.
Nick & Kim Davis
Rod, Brenda and Pat,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Matt's death. We are here to support you ias you grieve. May you find peace and joy in all of your memories of Matt. God's blessings to your all.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell
With sincere sympathy,
Mike and Kathy Nerlien
My dear dear friends,
How hard it is to say goodbye to darling Matt. He always added that little something to the day when he came in for haircuts. He would sit and chat with two old ladies for an hour. Never made us feel disrespected. And always made laugh about something. There is a big hollow spot in our hearts. We will miss him terribly.
Kate
Rod, Brenda, and Family~
Thinking of you with love and sympathy. Sharing in your sorrow with the loss of Matt~
Love, Cathy
We are so sorry. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers always.
Walt and Cyndi