Severt “Sid” Hanson
Published August 25, 2004
Longtime Bainbridge Island resident Severt “Sid” Hanson, age 95, died at a group care home in Silverdale, Aug. 25.
He was born in Klovsjo, Sweden on Jan. 11, 1909, to Olaf and Karen (Hendrickson) Hanson. He immigrated to Baudette, Minn. in 1911 and was educated there and in Canada.
He worked at a logging camp in Canada for eight years; later he worked in a creamery, and owned and operated a grocery store in Spooner, Minn., and later in Reynolds, N.D.
He sold the store and worked for 13 years on the North Dakota highway department. In 1981, he and his wife, Doris, moved to Bainbridge Island where they managed a condominium complex in Winslow.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1181 in Bremerton and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
His wife, Doris, in 1991 and one daughter, Lois Mahoney in 1978, preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, Robert Hanson, Bremerton; six grandchildren, Carri Venable, Duvall; Jim Hanson, Walla Walla; Greg Hanson, Issaquah; Tim Mahoney, Appleton, Wis.; Jennifer O’Neill of Overland Park, Kans.; Marshall Mahoney, Milwaukee, Wis.; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Aug. 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church, with graveside services at Port Madison Cemetery. Remembrances can be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd., Bainbridge Island, Catholic Community Services or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.