In loving memory of Joshua Ray Hanson, at age 3 months and 5 days, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 1996.  We were graced with his presence on September 24, 1996, at Chamberlain, South Dakota, to William and Jean (Hulce) Hanson.

He made his home with his parents in the Oacoma, South Dakota, community before moving to the Pukwana area in November of 1996.

Grateful for having shared his short life are his parents, William and Jean Hanson of Pukwana, South Dakota; a sister, Janie May Hanson of Pukwana; his maternal grandparents, Ron and Lola Hulce of Philip; his paternal grandparents, Carl Hanson of Nome, North Dakota, and Sharon Hanson of Miles City, Montana; his maternal great-grandparents, Emmer and Amy Hulce of Midland, South Dakota; his maternal great-grandfather, Donald Hamilton of Fulton, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial is established.

Services
Friday, January 3, 1997
2:00 p.m.
Open Bible Standard Church
Midland, South Dakota

Officiating
Pastor Dan Carlson

Music
Bob Sheeley - Organist
"Jesus Loves Me" - Edna Knutson
"Called Home" - Barry & Edna Knutson

Ushers
Barry Knutson - Oliver Erdmann

Active Pallbearers
Bob Knight - Jason Winegar
Michael Beeman - Matt Whidby

Honorary Pallbearers
All relatives and friends in attendance

Interment
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota