Gary Ray Hanson

Gary R. Hanson, 64, of Parachute, Colorado passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.

He was born and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Clyde Ray Hanson and Agnus Elnora Hanson. Gary started work with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1979 and shortly thereafter married Julie Escott of Shelley, Idaho, also in 1979. They were blessed with three sons, Chris, Chad and Teigan, all of whom meant the world to Gary. He was so proud of them. His work on the railroad and his later career with the Cable/Telecommunications Industry took him to so many places that he and Julie experienced and enjoyed. Gary made great friends along these journeys, each of whom he held dearly. He was truly a great friend and will be so missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Hanson, sons, Christopher Ray (Zuzana) Hanson of Heidelberg, Germany, Chad Jay Hanson of Parachute, Colorado, and Teigan Cole (Victoria) Hanson of Tucson, Arizona, daughter of the heart, Jessica Sellman Jensen of Pocatello, Idaho, and three grandchildren Zoe, Liam and Faith. He is also survived by sister, Lois H. (Robert) Barrett, of Arco, Idaho, brother Dennis K. (Laura) Hanson of Shelley, Idaho, sister, Maxine (John) Dewey of Blackfoot, Idaho, brothers, Brent C. (Sharon) Hanson of Yuma, Arizona, Kent F. (Caroline) Hanson of El Cajon, California, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Tommy Vaughn's Grill at 850 Jensen Grove Dr. in Blackfoot, Idaho, on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.