Dormand Hanson

DORMAND HANSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dormand Ralph Hanson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2006, at the home of his stepdaughter in Barstow, California. He was born July 7, 1916, in Grand Valley (Indian Creek), Idaho to Gus and Isabel Hanson. The family lived in Swan Valley until he was 14 years old, when they moved to Rexburg and he attended Madison High School. He started worked on the Edwin Harris farm in 1935, where he met his future wife, Verla D. Harris. They were married October 7, 1936, in Ririe. He later worked with his brother as a building contractor until 1992. Verla passed away July 8, 1990. On March 23, 1991, he married Aliene Atkinson in Idaho Falls. Dormand loved fishing and hunting. Surviving are: His Wife: Aliene Hanson of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dormand O. (Judy) Hanson of Apex, NC Daughter: Lois A. Ross of Kirkland, WA Son: Don E. Hanson of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kenneth B. Hanson of Lake Waccamaw, NC Stepdaughter: Eugena Marty of Barstow, CA Stepson: Tommy Atkinson of Barstow, CA Brother: Robert K. Hanson of St. George, UT Brother: Wallace D. Hanson of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Gertrude Beck of Coeur d’Alene, ID Sister: Mary Blanch Hanson of Duluth, MN 18 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters, and a stepson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Carol Nelson (canelson@ida.net) We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carol Nelson JoAnn Banister Jolene Herndon (Ed & Pearl Herndon's daughters) Norlan Herndon (canelson@ida.net) I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Due to my health problems I will not be able to attend Family Night, or the funeral. But please know that we feel your sorrow. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Norlan & Bonnie Herndon & family Del Sprague (delsprague@cs.com) I would like to express my sympathy to the family of Dormand Hanson. I have so many good memories of him, Verla and Don, Kenny and Odell when we were kids. Lindsey Crumley (Longhurst) (LittleLou59906@aol.com) My sister Whitney called me that next morning and told me about what had happened. Our hearts and our prayers go out to you and your family. We love you. Me, Whitney, and my mom, Kari, we talk about you all the time, man that seems like yesterday. We will be thinking of you and your family, we love you and hope to see you soon. You are in our prayers. Love, Lindsey