Keith A. Hanson, 48 of Cottonwood, passed away on October 17, 2010. He was born on May 8, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Keith worked for Dennys for 6 years as a district leader. He was also a head pyrotechnic. Keith enjoyed flying, Swat Magazine, remote control airplanes, gold panning, jewelry making, hang gliding and dancing. Keith is survived by his wife Terri Hanson; sons Styles Hanson and Justin Nguyen; parents Phyllis and Art Powell and George and Amy Sherbuck; brothers Wayne (Kerry) and Brian Hanson; mother-in-law Sandra Fry and 1 grandchild. A memorial for Keith will be held at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School in Cottonwood on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 5:00pm. Donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, 70 Bell Rock Plz #A, Sedona, AZ 86351. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com