Thorval Hansen

Thorval A. Hansen, age 83, of Jenison, was called to his heavenly father on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline; daughter, Kerri; sisters, Judy Moore, and Joyce LeValley. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Peggi (Bob) DeGraff, Kristi (Mark) McKamey; grandchildren, Tom (Lindsey), Andy (Shelby), Brad (Marissa), Shayna (Kevin), Brittney (Tyler), Tyler (Tricia), and Clay; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Thor was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He valiantly served his country as a Sergeant in the Michigan National Guard. Even in his spare time he was involved in teaching and school activities, having founded the 6th grade camp experience for Jenison Public Schools. Thor enjoyed traveling with his wife and family and traveled internationally after retirement. Thor had a strong faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit and passed that faith along to his family and others. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 10 am at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, with Pastor Greg VanderMeer officiating. Burial Fairplains Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday evening 6-8 pm at Fairhaven Church. Please use doors A or B and be advised that masks and social distancing measures are in effect. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Other Way Ministries.

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July 24, 2020

Uncle Thorval, I will miss our dinners at Rainbow Grille and our day adventures we took with dad and Kathy over the past two years. You were an great friend to my dad. God bless you. Peggi and Kriisti, My heart breaks along with you as we lose this awesome man. I am praying for you. LOVE YA

- BettyJo Veenstra

July 24, 2020

Mr Hansen was my 6th grade teacher. He was a great guy. I ran into him several times over the years and he always remembered me. He said I could call him Thor but I told him he would always be Mr. Hansen to me.

- Kenneth J Waldmiller

July 24, 2020

Peggi and Kristi Memories of going to your grandma and grandpa DeGraaf's after church. Your dad loved to tease me. Probably because being blonde and blue eyed I blushed easily. He always made sure he said hi and made me feel welcome being the only non family member.

- Denise (Baker) VanderLaan

July 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss. He was a good man. I have two connections with him. My first job I had was as a custodian at Bauerwood Elementary. I would come in at night and clean the rooms. He was usually one of the last teachers to leave for the day. I usually cleaned his room last. He was always very nice to me, but always asked me to make sure the chalk board was cleaned every night. I always tried to make sure his room was extra clean. He really cared about his students. I knew him at Fairhaven. He would always come up to me and ask how things were going in my life. He was a true humble and genuine servant of the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

- Jim Evink

July 24, 2020

Mr. Hansen was my 5th grade (and favorite) teacher at Bauerwood. He encouraged me, and allowed me to choose JFK for my report on US Presidents. I will always remember that. My thoughts are with the family. I’m sure you all know he made a real difference to so many of us.

- Erika Neer Goldstein

July 24, 2020

Mr. Hansen was my 6th grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary in Jenison. I have very fond memories of that school year & of him 💙. He was a great teacher! Shellee (Vogelar) Myers

- Shellee (Vogelar) Myers

July 23, 2020

So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and we loved to visit with him and dad. Jim and Gale Krikke

- Jim and Gale Krikke

July 23, 2020

A beautiful trio to a wonderful man! He was the best uncle anyone could ever ask for! I love you, my cousins! Renée

- Renée DeGraaf