HANSON,
Shirley May
(Maiden Name: Streeter)
Published in Today's News-Herald on Nov. 1, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Shirley May Hanson passed away on Oct. 13, 2019 at the age of 83 in
Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on May
16, 1936 to Frank and Otillia Streeter.
Shirley lived in Manitowac until she was 18. She moved to Ventura,
California in 1955 with Carl and raised her family there. She earned
an Associated of Arts degree in Multimedia Art. She excelled as a
professional artist. She retired with Carl to Frazier Park, California
until 1988 when they moved to Flagstaff, Arizona. They had a second
home here, in Lake Havasu City, until 1995 when they decided to make
Havasu their permanent home. Shirley enjoyed arts and crafts, hiking,
camping, gardening, and many other outdoor activities. She was a
member of the Havasu Christian Church and Havasu Hikers.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Carl O. Hanson, and
parents, Frank and Otillia Streeter.
She is survived by her sons and their wives Eric and Sue Hanson, and
Neil and Donna Hanson, five grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz Fraze Funeral Home. In
lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Hospice of Havasu.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.