Gene R. Hanson, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th at 10:10PM in his home in Helena, Mt, surrounded by his family.
Gene was born in Columbus on February 18, 1942 to the late Everlin and Mary Hanson. His sister, Janet Faye Hanson White, resides in Edinburgh.
Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Jean Hanson; son James R. Hanson of Coeur d’Alene, ID; and daughters Debora Walker of Roseville, CA, Michelle Grider of Columbus, IN, and Raechel Hanson of Roseville, CA. Gene also has five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Immediately after graduating from Columbus (North) High School, Gene served in the United States Air Force for 6 years in Fairfield, CA where he met his wife, Beverly Jean. He returned to Columbus to work for Reliance Electric Company and raise his family. Upon retirement in 2002, he moved to Helena, MT.
Gene was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his grandkids, collectable knives and the occasional donut with a twinkle in his eye.
Services will be held as First Lutheran Church in Helena, MT on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2:00 PM.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 22, 2020
First Lutheran Church
2231 Broadway Court
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 22, 2020
First Lutheran Church
2231 Broadway Court
Helena, Montana 59601
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Sharon says
Mr. Hanson. Gene. Dad will be miss. I am a loss for words. Please know I’m thinking of you all. Give mom Jean a hug for me. Love you Rae Rae. Thinking of you Bean.
A.C. says
Remembering you folks as long time friends from Faith Lutheran in Columbus. Raechel and Ashley were friends during school years. (She has two boys and lives in Indianapolis). Wishing you God’s peace and comfort at this time and days ahead. You will always have your good memories.
A.C.
Steve Growe says
You don’t know me. Gene and I went to highschool and prom together, i had a car and he didn’t. me and gene shared the same month birthday, his was a day before mine. i know what you are going through, my wife passed away 5 years ago. it will take time for things to get better. p.s. Gene and my wife both worked at Reliance Electric.
Steve Growe
Denzil and Beverly Burnett. says
Gene was one of the most wonderful human beings that I had the pleasure of knowing. Jeannie you and sweet Gene were the most down to earth people I have ever known. I have really missed you both. We are so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing.
Lary Walker says
Gene, you will be truly missed!!! Thank you for allowing to marry, entrusting me with you daughter for these almost 29 years. You have been a great father in-law, great person, and great grandfather to my kids My love to our family, even though I can’t be there with you all. Love you All!!! Lary, & your grandchildren Ashley, Connor, and Lizy The Walker’s
Ann Moore says
Mrs. Hanson and Raechel–
I was saddened to read of Gene’s passing. We are praying for you. I always enjoyed seeing Gene every year at tax time.
Logan says
Papa I love you and always will. You were my light and what I looked up to. I will miss you forever and have you in my heart. It broke me that night you were in my arms. I love you so much. XOXO – Logan (granddaughter)