Renard Hanson, 71 of Helena, passed away suddenly at his home at the Waterford in Helena on Sunday, February 20, 2011.
He was born November 30, 1939 in Bozeman, Montana to Vernard Harris Hanson and Cathryn Jane Miller Hanson. He lived in Bozeman and Connecticut in his early years and graduated from Bozeman High School in 1959. Soon after that he moved to Helena with his family, lived for a time n Colorado, and then returned to Helena. He worked in housekeeping and maintenance at several Helena facilities before his retirement in 2001.
Renard was an avid follower of Carroll College, Helena High School and Capital High School athletics, and rarely missed a home football or basketball game until his health began to fail a few years ago. He loved the Brewers baseball team, and was a season ticket holder every year. He made trips to Denver, Los Angeles and Chicago for major league baseball games with his good friend, care-giver and travel companion, Bob Schlack. Renard also participated for many years in the Special Olympics.
He was recently awarded his 35-year pin membership from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #193, and served as Inner Guard. He also enjoyed annual vacations at the family condo at Fairmont Hot Springs.
Renard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Christina Figueroa of Palmdale, Calif.; a nephew, Adan (Becky)Figueroa and their sons Gavin, 10 and Logan, 8, of Lancaster, Calif.; a niece, Tania (Jermaine) Dixon of Manvel, Texas; and by cousins in Idaho and Nevada.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1225 Knight Street, Helena. The family suggests memorials to Calvary Baptist Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Condolences may be left by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Betty Brewer says
I am so sorry to hear of Renard’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations while at Eagles Manor. He was a very intelligent man and had a lot to offer this world. His faith was unending. He will be missed by all.
Please accept my sincerest condolences
Betty Brewer
Jackie Lloyd says
Miley and Bill Solich says
Christina: and family,
Sorry to hear about your brother’s death. We were out of town visiting our daughter so we were not here for the funeral. I did see Rennie at a few of the Brewer games. Glad he had such a full life. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Always, Bill and Miley
myrna kintz says
I have known Rennie most of our lives, beginning when we were students at Longfellow Grade School in Bozeman. I am so glad that he was able to attend our class reunions. May he rest in peace.
Fondly,
Myrna Lutes Kintz
Pam says
We are sorry to hear of Renard’s passing. He was a very kind, intelligent and wonderful man! We had a lot of fun cheering with him at the Brewer Baseball games.
Renard will be great missed by all. RIP, Renard!
May God Bless,
Pam, Charlie & John Brown
Ron Iverson says
Dear Family of Renard, I was surprised to hear of Renard’s passing, but I hadn’t seen him for a couple of years. He could talk about so many things, and always had the big smile on his face. He was a great sports fan, and since I was from Belgrade, he used to talk about going to school in Bozeman. He always had the time to chat a bit, and, of course, was always a gentleman, like his father. We will miss him. Your friend, Ron Iverson
Rose Piper says
Renard was a kind and wonderful person he will be missed very much.Rose Piper
Tracy Lloyd-Witter says