Jim Hanson, 58, died in his sleep on March 10, 2020 at his residence in St Paul, MN. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Jim is survived by his parents, Curt and Sarah (Sally) Hanson, a daughter, Grace Hanson Falke and son-in-law Joe Falke, brothers Tom (Kris) and Robert (Jackie), aunt and uncle, Liz and Gerry Isaacson, nephews, Connor, Jayden, Bennett, Adam, Seth. Cousins, Rich, Andy and Justin Isaacson, and Susan Wild. And many other relatives and friends.

Jim was born in Eau Claire Wi, lived in Greendale, WI. Marshfield, WI, Anchorage, AK, St Paul, MN. He loved music and cooking, but most of all he loved being a dad and was looking forward to becoming a grandpa in September.
The family would like to thank Katherine Freeman MD for the excellent, compassionate care Jim received.

Food insecurity impacts many children, adults, Seniors - especially in these unexpected times. With this in mind, we suggest the following in memory of Jim: If you are in the Twin Cities area, please consider a donation to Second Harvest Heartland. https://www.2harvest.org/ If not, please consider a donation to a food bank in your area.

Jim loved to share his passion for cooking with others - from his days in Anchorage when he would cook for Grace, and the kids in the neighborhood, to culinary school and to family gatherings later on. He would never want anyone to go hungry due to food insecurity.