Hanson, Gary T. 1952-2006

HANSON, CARPENTER

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/1/2017 at 18:47:18

ELK POINT, S.D. -- Gary T. Hanson, 54, of Elk Point passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at his residence.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Parish Church in Elk Point, with the Rev. David Bambas officiating. Public visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Visitation with the family present will be 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home in Elk Point.

Gary was born June 24, 1952, in Akron, Iowa, to Thomas and Evelyn (Carpenter) Hanson. He graduated from Elk Point High School in 1970 and earned a journeyman's degree in plumbing from Southern College in Springfield, S.D. Gary farmed and also did plumbing work.

He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

Survivors include a daughter, Tommi of Elk Point; two sons, James of Elk Point and Joseph of Mitchell, S.D.; his mother, Evelyn Hanson of Elk Point; his fiancee, Laurie Hanlon of Sioux City; sisters, Sally (Richard) Abild of Yankton, S.D., Geri (Nick) Leone of Freehall, N.J., Marie (Greg) Guillaume of Euless, Texas, Linda (William) Sparks of Aurora, Colo. and Gloria Miller of Yankton; as well as aunts, nephews and nieces.

To my father, from Tommi, "Gary Hanson was an amazing man. As a child I remember the rides on the tractors and the explorations on the farm. He was a dedicated man to his family and his friends. If anyone needed help, he was the man to call. Never failing at making you smile, his actions would fill your heart with joy. Almost every year he took the Big Guys through the homecoming parade. My father worked not only as a farmer, but also as a skilled plumber. Very active in the Elk Point United Parish Church, he volunteered to work for many activities including the service auction. Life will never be the same without my father. We give our thanks for the strength and open arms of the community. May my father rest in peace. God Bless. I love you, daddy."

To my father from Jamie, "Dad, there are no words to say to explain the way I feel other than I am sorry and that I will never forget you and I wish we could have had more time together. I love you."

To my father from Joey, "Dad, there's not enough time in a day to tell everyone how much I love you. You were the best father anyone could have ever had. I am so sorry we didn't get to spend more time together but the time we did spend together will forever be cherished. I love you and miss you very much. "

Sioux City Journal
October 23, 2006
Sioux City, Iowa