Hansen, Denny – 1942-2008

BERNING, CROSS, GORDEN, GRAY, HANSEN, HOWERTON, MACUMBER, MILLIGAN, PARKER, YOUNG

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 12/4/2008 at 14:30:36

AMES — Denny “Butch” Hansen, 65, of Ames, formerly of Des Moines, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his home.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a celebration of Denny’s life at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care with a 3 p.m. committal graveside service at Newton Union Cemetery in Newton.
Denny was born Dec. 9, 1942, in Humboldt, the son of Denison L. and Sylvia P. (Gorden) Hansen. He graduated from Humboldt High School and AIB in Des Moines. He married Judith A. Young on Jan. 25, 1964, in Osage. She preceded him in death on May 30, 1981. He married Diane R. Cross on Jan. 18, 1986, in Newton.
Denny was employed as a sales manager for King Loan, Newton Manufacturing Company and Gold Bond. During his retirement years, Denny delivered flowers for Bill Doran Company of Des Moines, retiring in 2007.
Denny enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren, golfing, gardening, camping, Iowa State Cyclones and Minnesota Vikings. Denny was involved with Elks Lodge #1270 of Newton and Newton Lodge #59 A.F. & A.M. of Newton.
Denny is survived by his wife, Diane Hansen of Ames; daughters and sons -in-law, Sherri (Gregg) Gray of Ames, Lori (Rick) Berning of Plymouth, Minn.; step-son, Matt Milligan of Baxter; step-daughter, Andrea (Aaron) Parker of North Attleboro, Mass.; sister, Bonnie (Dennis) Macumber of Palatine, Ill.; brother, Terry (Shawn) Hansen of Nisswa, Minn.; and beloved grandchildren, Shaun, Jessica and Dalton Howerton, Judy, Josh and Drew Berning.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Judy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Progress Industries, a special needs assistance program where Denny volunteered, at 1017 E. Seventh St. N., Newton 50208, or www.progressindustries.org
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family with arrangements.
Source: Newton(IA) Daily News; Monday, December 1, 2008