Jon Richard Hansen, 78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on August 27, 2022 at HonorHealth Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlene Hansen.
Jon was raised in Big Rapids Michigan, the son of Armond and Ruth Ann Hansen. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University.
He moved to Phoenix in 1968, and shortly after, was drafted into the Army as a Medical Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1970 with a Bronze Star medal.
Jon lived part-time in Payson to escape the city noise and pollution. He enjoyed a lifetime hobby of playing guitars and had passion for sporty cars. 'Jonny' will be remembered for his dress style, storytelling and veteran pride.
Jon is survived by his daughter Eve Hansen of Phoenix; his sister Bette Jensen of Big Rapids, MI; brothers Lee (Nancy) Hansen of El Paso, TX; Tom (Illona) Hansen of Custer, SD.
An Honors Ceremony will be held privately at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.
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