Blake A. Hanson, formerly of Tolna, ND, and a resident of Grand Forks, ND, died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
During his time in high school, he took part in virtually every activity that was offered, as stated in the obituary that was published by his family. Both attending youth group with his buddies and continuing his bible study with Chi Alpha when he was in college were things that he was looking forward to.
He became a member of the North Dakota Leadership Seminar and was selected to serve as the emcee for the upcoming summer expedition that they will be going on. He was going to become an elementary school teacher, and he would have been among the greatest if he had attended the University of North Dakota. His kids at Lake Agassiz would refer to him as “Mr. Handsome” since they admired him so much.
Traveling and spending time with his family and friends were two of his favorite things to do. He was a buddy to anybody and everyone, and if you weren’t already a hugger, you were more than likely going to become one when you were in Blake’s presence. Everyone could see a smile on his face. If sunshine were a person, Blake would be at the top of the list!
At two o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, there will be a Celebration of Blake’s Life held at the Lakewood Park Bible Camp Chapel, which is located at 220 Woodland Avenue in Devils Lake, North Dakota. The visitation will begin one hour before the service is scheduled to begin.
As a way to show respect for Blake, those who are close to him are being requested to wear the color orange.