In loving memory of

Travis Hansen
November 7, 1979 - April 28, 2011

Travis Jake Hansen (Poonie) was born on November 7, 1979, in Windom, Minnesota to Larry and Lori (Harvey) Hansen. He was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jeffers, Minnesota in 1980. Travis lived in the Storden, Jeffers, and Windom area until 1982 when he moved to Oklahoma for a short time until returning to Minnesota. He also lived in Ohio & Tennessee for some of his teenage and early adult years. Travis received his education from Storden-Jeffers and Windom Public Schools. Travis worked as a cook and waiter for several different restaurants and worked in construction.

Travis loved to wheel and deal. He was a smooth talker! His passion was computers and stereo equipment...always looking for bigger and better! He loved to play poker with all his buddies. Travis was a kind hearted person that would help anyone. He loved tattoos, fishing, hunting, skateboarding, kids, music, and he had a passion for playing bass guitar.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Larry and Cheryl Hansen of Rush City; sister, Jennie Armstrong and Jeff Ayers and niece, Taylor Ayers of Windom; sister, Sarah Laycee Hansen and Dale McGath and niece, Hannah McGath of Minneapolis; two step-brothers, Robb Olson & Nikki of Anoka and Beau Olson and Sonya of Coon Rapids; grandmother, Karen Iverson of Windom; grandfather, Roland Hanson of Storden; grandparents, Roger and Delores Hansen of Windom; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Travis was preceded in death by his mother, Lori Robison; maternal grandfather, Dave Harvey; and cousin, Nicole Harvey.

Blessed be the memory of Travis Jake Hansen.

Please join the Hansen family for a reception at Tegels Park on Cottonwood Lake after the service at the funeral home.

Tributes

Brother wrote on Apr 18, 2012:

"Wish you were here bro, wish we could go back to wapittii or Jefferson st even. Go back to when life was easy for us all. You may not be here in person but you are never far from our hearts or thoughts, our memory of you will live in us untill we meet again, you will never be forgotten. I will tell my children and grandchildren about you so they to will anticipate the day when they can reunite with their uncle. I pray that you are at peace now. ....."

lil tay tay wrote on Feb 29, 2012:

"Hey uncle poonie its crazy that its already been10 months ...crazy!!! I miss u so much! Love and missto u so much!!"

L wrote on Sep 6, 2011:

"WOW, SOOO SAD TRAVIS, I WAS SEARCHING FOR U OF FB AND FOUND THIS, MY DEEPEST DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, ITS BEEN ABOUT 7 YEARS SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO YOU BUT DAMN I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU GONE, YOU WERE A GOOD HEARTED GUY, I KNOW YOU WERE TROUBLED WHICH IS WHY WE HAD TROUBLES. I DO THINK ABOUT YOU ALOT STILL EVEN AFTER ALL WE HAD WENT THRU, U MOVING HERE TO OHIO WITH ME, AND LEAVING A YEAR AFTER. I HOPE YOU FOUND YOUR PEACE, MUCH LUV, L"

your lil sis lace wrote on May 11, 2011:

"still is unreal poon!! see you on the other side!!!"

Shawna wrote on May 7, 2011:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family...Im so sorry to hear about your loss...R.I.P. Travis"

Tonya Hernandez wrote on May 6, 2011:

"Hey Travis you will truely be missed for ur amile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.Travis u can R.I.P now. You are a good person that when a friend needed to talk u would listen . You are one of ur angle now."

bradley thunstedt wrote on May 6, 2011:

"I'm gonna miss you. Ill never forget hold things down till my day comes and I join you your like a brother to me "

Kristi (Bigbee) Butler wrote on May 5, 2011:

"My sympathy goes out to the Hansen family. May you find comfort in his memories. "

Linda Ortmann wrote on May 5, 2011:

"I only knew Travis from coming into HyVee,He always had a smile and was always so nice! He seemed like a nice young man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and I pray that God will be very present to each one of you and comfort you in this very sad time! And I pray for the soul of Travis that he will be at peace with our Lord. God bless!! Linda Ortmann"

Dorothy A Peterson CL wrote on May 4, 2011:

"Roger, Delores and family, We know the pain you feel with the loss of such a young person as your son Travis. It's a path we never expect to take in our lifetime. We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts hurt for you-prayers are being sent out to comfort you in this time of need.. Know that you are not alone he will be with you always. Your Compassionate Friends Support Group of Windom for Bereaved Parents "

Dorothy A Peterson CL wrote on May 4, 2011:

"Roger, Delores and family, We know the pain you feel with the loss of such a young person as your son Travis. It's a path we never expect to take in our lifetime. We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts hurt for you-prayers are being sent out to comfort you in this time of need.. Know that you are not alone he will be with you always. Your Compassionate Friends Support Group of Windom for Bereaved Parents "

Dorothy A Peterson CL wrote on May 4, 2011:

"Roger, Delores and family, We know the pain you feel with the loss of such a young person as your son Travis. It's a path we never expect to take in our lifetime. We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts hurt for you-prayers are being sent out to comfort you in this time of need.. Know that you are not alone he will be with you always. Your Compassionate Friends Support Group of Windom for Bereaved Parents "

Bryce and Hilary Mathis wrote on May 4, 2011:

"We will remember Travis for his smile, sense of humor and hanging out while we were growing up. Our hearts break for the friends and family who have to endure such a tragic loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers now and in the time to come. Peace and love to all of you..."

Beau wrote on May 4, 2011:

"Travis, what can I say? You have all these people here listening to this!! I love you brother. You will and always will be apart of my life. You came to me long haired and different , but you held your own. I wish I could have been half the man you were. But the trutrh was I was always jealous of you. You were the person I wanted to be but never could become. You had so much potential, and I told you so. You could have had the life by the horns, but apparently your horns ran deeper than I imagined. To me you will always be my number fuckin one. Till I see you again Bro!! I love and miss you deeply!!!!!"

dan henderson wrote on May 3, 2011:

"travis i will miss the times when u use to come over and hang out with me and my kids watch movies and listen when i was having problems. U were a true friend and my best wishes are with ur family and friends bro i know u are lookin down on us from time to time. Miss u buddy and will see u on the other side."

bronica wrote on May 3, 2011:

"i will miss travis and the memory of me and jon going over to his house and hanging out and me asking whats up or the way he smieled and laugh and joked around with us all "

Sara Acosta R.N. wrote on May 3, 2011:

"Travis you had a wonderful heart and soul. I loved you then and I will always love you now. Your family and friends are in my prayers. Your at peace Poonie-Blessed Be."

Pete Byam wrote on May 3, 2011:

"Dear Roger, Delores and family, I never had the opportunity to meet Travis, or perhaps I did when he was very young. I know the shock of loosing a loved one is tremendous, especially someone so young. You have my sympathy and the condolences of my family."

His uncle Arlan & Roger & Delores Hansen wrote on May 3, 2011:

"I'll never forget Laurie'smile on her face when she found she was pregnant with Travis. And his smile was, her smile,through & through. He was loved by a large family. And will be missed eternaly."

friend wrote on May 2, 2011:

"Travis you were a beautifull person...You were loved more than words could say i wish you leaned on yur friends and family and reached out for help....I will never forget you....Rest in peace...Prayers to friends and family who miss Travis, He made a impact and a difference in this world and to me... Thank you god for giving us Travis.. I hope his pain is no more...Travis you are forgiven and know your memory lives on... Love ya Trav."

Tammy Hall - State Farm wrote on May 2, 2011:

"Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Travis. We wish you peace and comfort in the time to come. "

Frank and Laurie Vock wrote on May 2, 2011:

"Our Condolences to Travis Family."

Robert and Joanie Halvorson wrote on May 2, 2011:

"To Travis's family we offer our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Lisa & Bill Anderson wrote on May 2, 2011:

"Travis, you are so loved and - even though you didn't know it - understood. It makes us so sad that you aren't with us now, but you are now one of God's angels. He needed one more. We know that you are in Heaven, looking at us and blessing us every moment. But I want you to know one thing - that you had an impact in all of our lives, you were special, which is why God needed you to lend him a hand. We'll miss you forever. "

Novack family wrote on May 2, 2011:

"Travis was just here on Easter, he looked so peaceful & content. You wanted to make sure we were ok or if we needed anything. You will be missed! "

joyce hanish wrote on May 2, 2011:

"i to will miss your cooking thats all you talked about. on sunday for easter you got my potato salad receipe. wish you would have stuck around long enough to make it for me. you gave me a lot of laughs and also a lot of worry. you have been troubled for some time and i hope you have found peace finally and now your mom is there for you. rest in peace travis you will be missed by everyone."

shane bramstedt wrote on May 1, 2011:

"travis still can't believe your gone i will always remember the good times we had life is beautiful wish you could have seen that ill keep goig on in your memorey ill see you on the other side brother i love you and will miss you always and forever -skinny-"

Shelly Seberson wrote on May 1, 2011:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Harold, Clare Seberson and family."

Char V. wrote on May 1, 2011:

"jen,taylor,karen,joe travis made a lot of bad choices in his lifetime. i'm sorry this was one of them. may he finally find peace. he was a good kid.always had that cocky smile we all loved. Mom is watching out for him now. "

Charlie wrote on May 1, 2011:

"I will miss Travis cooking. He could whip up some really delicious food."

dustin nordby wrote on May 1, 2011:

"R.I.P .. Travis, we will miss you and I will alway's remember our friendship when we were growing up. I will never forget some of the good times we had when you and your dad Bubba would come visit my mom and you and I would play in the our tree house that we built and throw apples at the neighbor's shed until they called the cop's and we ran inside like nothing ever happened. ( good times ) You will be remembered for your good heart and your kindness alway's and forever buddy, we'll see you on the otherside my friend. R.I.P Dustin Nordby Grand Rapids , MI"

Sarah Hilpipre (Baumann) wrote on May 1, 2011:

"Travis was a good guy and I will miss him. I will always remember hanging out with him alot while we grew up together. We had many afternoons playing basketball, croquet and had so much fun playing "night games". He lived across the street from me and we were good friends for several years. I wish nothing but the best for the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all! "

Friend wrote on May 1, 2011:

"Travis- you were truly cared about and will be greatly missed. We were always here to support you and cared about you a great deal. Our condolences to Travis' family and friends."

Deb & Gino wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"You will be missed and you are loved we were always only a phone call away and that we are good listeners and I just wished that you would have followed through with going with us on Sunday and you could have seen what a difference life could have been. Sympathy goes to the family and friends that will miss you very much but just remember there is the memories that will live on. Rest in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and may you finally know that you are at peace and don't have to wrestle with the cruel world anymore. Love you Travis"