Joshua Charles Hanson

January 6, 1992 - August 10, 2021

Josh was born on January 6, 1992, in Mankato, MN to Stephanie (Warburton) and Bradley Hanson. He graduated from Mankato East High School. As a child he was a sweet and mischievous boy. He had a great sense of humor and was a real comedian. His personality was huge and he loved to make people laugh. Josh was a very generous person. The day before his passing, he was handing out sandwiches and water to homeless individuals and encouraging others to follow suit. He would give the coat off his back to someone in need, and he literally did! We should all strive to be more like him. He was passionate about his friends, family, and community. He had an eclectic group of friends, people from every different walk of life, and every single one would say that he was the kindest and funniest and most reliable person they knew. You could always count on him to be there, to help if you needed anything, a place to stay, a meal, or someone to talk to. Josh enjoyed cooking, bodybuilding, cars, tattoos, traveling and was an avid reader. He was an entrepreneur and had plans to start his own CBD bath product business. His imagination was endless, he spun big stories. Josh had hopes for a family and talked about his dreams to have children of his own. He adored his three sisters and loved to be the big brother, even to his older sister. He is survived by his parents, Stephanie Hanson and Bradley (Ximena) Hanson, sisters, Heather (Steven) Hanson-Tucker, Holly Hanson, Jacelyn Hanson; step-brother Tyler Rad; and adopted siblings Mik and Mariah Hanson. Grandmothers Jacqueline Warburton and Diane Hanson; aunts and uncles, Susan and Ben Homolka, Mark and Cindy Warburton, Cheri Hanson and Ricky Hanson; and many cousins, extended family members, and so many friends. He is also survived by his loving and loyal dog, Grizzly. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Sonny Hanson and B.E. "Tim" Warburton, great grandparents Suzanne and Calvin Aguillard and Frances and Justin Lange; cousin Andrew Layton; as well as his first furry friend, Sarge. He will be remembered as a generous and thoughtful young man, who has left us far too soon. We will hold his memory and love in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Volunteers of America-Denver Metro Chapter. We have chosen this organization in honor of Josh’s giving spirit and desire to help those less fortunate than him. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Please donate in his name, to carry on the work he began. https://www.voacolorado.org/give