It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Arlyn Hanson, 56, on Monday, June tenth. Doug was a longtime resident of Nevis, MN and most just lately resided in Cannon Falls, MN. Doug was born on February 2, 1968 in Owatonna, MN to Roger and Sharon (Reynolds) Hanson of Kenyon, MN. He attended Kenyon Excessive College, graduating in 1986, the place he was inducted into the varsity's Corridor of Fame in 2015 for his educational and athletic excellence in cross nation and observe and discipline. His operating dominance continued throughout 5 years at North Dakota State College (NDSU), the place he graduated with honors in 1991 with a bachelor's diploma in mechanical engineering. His fierce devotion to operating was overwhelmingly noticed, as Doug stays probably the most embellished athlete in NDSU historical past in any sport. Underneath coach Don Larson, Doug was a 7-time nationwide champion: twice in cross nation, 3 times within the out of doors 10,000 meters, and two instances within the indoor 5,000 meters. He was a five-time North Central Convention (NCC) champion in observe and discipline: twice within the indoor 5000, twice within the out of doors 5000 and as soon as within the out of doors 10,000. He earned Division II All-America honors twelve instances: 9 in observe and discipline and three in cross nation. Along with being named the NCC Most Beneficial Indoor Athlete, his educational excellence was acknowledged with two CoSIDA Tutorial All-America Faculty Division Awards. Doug nonetheless holds information at each the highschool and faculty ranges. He was honored to be the chairman of the native chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and likewise toured Europe as a member of Athletes in Motion. Doug was named to the US Observe/Cross Nation Affiliation Athletic Corridor of Fame in 2002 and was inducted into the NDSU Males's Observe and Subject Corridor of Fame in 2006, the place he was honored by being inducted into the NDSU Subject Home Memorial Wall.
Doug put his mechanical engineering diploma to make use of in quite a lot of methods after faculty, working numerous hours designing his personal concert-related floodlight patents—even seeing his prototype at a Pink Floyd live performance. Having labored for firms comparable to Tandy Computer systems, Vari-Lite, and ultimately changing into World Gross sales Supervisor at APW, his mixed outgoing persona and technical information made him shine. His magnetic persona, fast wit and sense of enjoyable and journey had been infectious – the type of individual you needed to have within the room.
On February 4, 2004, 36-year-old Doug suffered a tragic snowmobile accident that resulted in a traumatic mind harm. He was hospitalized for 3 months in a horrible situation and paralyzed on the left aspect of his physique. His household was informed that if he survived in any respect, he would by no means stroll or regain his high quality of life. As you may think about, Doug refused to just accept his prognosis; he exceeded everybody's expectations in regaining his mobility, life and independence. He skilled a defeat nobody might have imagined, but he persevered with such integrity, tenacity, religion and style—a real inspiration to these round him.
As the top cross nation coach and assistant observe and discipline coach for Nevis Excessive College, Doug used his observe and discipline background to educate youthful generations of runners for 16 years with fellow coach Tom Stambaugh. It was stated that Tom was the science behind their coaching program, however Doug was the technique and the center. With many hours on the bike, Doug loved bringing out the potential in each athlete, no matter age or expertise. Doug stated his proudest teaching second was main Nevis Excessive College athlete Jade Rypkem to 7 Minnesota state titles – matching his 7 NCAA titles.
Doug was most happy with his two youngsters. His son Breck, 30, with extreme autism, at the moment lives in an exquisite group residence run by Inventive Take care of Reaching Independence (CCRI). Doug visited Breck nearly each week for his prized routine of driving his bike, capturing baskets and consuming rooster tenders at Chili's. Doug was Breck's favourite individual to inform him “Good job!” after he made a basket or after he positioned the proper puzzle piece. Their relationship was a treasured a part of Doug's life. His daughter Riley (29) is at the moment a practising dentist. Watching her accomplish years of educational work to satisfy her purpose of changing into a dentist was a proud and momentous occasion.
In addition they shared their love of athletics as Doug traveled far and broad to look at her play volleyball and even shared the title of 'Nationwide Champion' when Riley gained two in her volleyball profession. His help and love for his youngsters was unwavering and unquestionable as any likelihood he received he might discuss being a proud father and NEVER miss a possibility to be there to help them.
For Doug, his religion was most vital. Doug quickly accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior; striving to attain the purpose of dwelling with integrity in all points of 1's life. Doug was a loyal member of Faithbridge Church in Park Rapids, MN, a loyal member of Gideons Worldwide and loved fellowship and Bible examine with many small teams through the years. He was glad to help varied ministries together with the federal government ministries the place his sister Darla serves.
2 Timothy 4:7 “I’ve fought the nice struggle, I’ve completed the race, I’ve saved the religion.”
Doug is survived by his dad and mom Roger and Sharon Hanson, son Breck Hanson, daughter Riley Hanson, two sisters Darla Hanson and Denise (Steve) Osborne, nephew Josiah (Haley) Osborne, niece Jinise (Nathan) Trueblood and nice nephew Jameson Trueblood.
There will likely be two memorial companies: the primary up north on Wednesday July third at Faithbridge Church in Park Rapids, MN, and the second down south on Saturday July sixth at New Life Church in Wanaming, MN. Each companies will likely be held at 11:00 a.m. For these attending memorial companies, please put on inexperienced or yellow to recollect Doug's influence on two nice locations.
In lieu of flowers, donations could also be made to Authorities Ministries or Inventive Take care of Reaching Independence (CCRI) in Doug's reminiscence.
Donate to CCRI on-line at http://www.ccrimoorhead.org/donate/ or you may mail a test made out to CCRI in honor of Doug Hanson to: CCRI, 2903 fifteenth St. S., Moorhead, MN 56560
Donate to Reign Ministries on-line at https://interact.suran.com/reignministries/s/give/reward/hansonmemorial or you may ship a test to Reign Ministries, 5401 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55428 made payable to Hanson Memorial .