Obituaries from the week of Dec. 15, 2010
Richard Hanson, 62
Richard A. Hanson age 62 of
Tracy passed away Thursday, December 9 at his home surrounded by family after a
7 month battle with cancer. Memorial services were held Monday, December
13 at Victory Christian Church in Balaton. Private family interment will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tracyareafuneralhome.com. The Tracy Area Funeral
Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard was born May 24, 1948
in Tracy to Ray and Louise (Gilb) Hanson. He was baptized on July 4, 1948
and confirmed at Tracy Lutheran Church. He graduated from Tracy High
School in 1967. Richard was married to Glenda Weaver on July 1, 1972 in
Walnut Grove. Together they had three children. In 1974 Richard started
working for the Tracy School District where he worked until his
retirement.
On April 29, 1989 he was
united in marriage to Norine Forbregd at Tracy Lutheran Church. Together
they had one child. Richard enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing,
camping, and trapping. He enjoyed collecting knives and guns. He
loved his job and being around the people and kids at the school. He also
enjoyed going to the Renaissance Festival. Richard loved to visit and
spend time with his friends and family.
Richard is survived by his
wife Norine of 21 years; children: Kami Hanson of Tracy, Joni Vee (fiancé Tom
Backlund) of Tracy, and Troy Hanson (fiancé Sara Fehrman) of Tracy; stepson
Andrew Forbregd of San Diego, CA; grandchildren: Michael Ellingson, Alex
Ellingson, Destiny Vee, Dalton Vee, Danica Vee, and Sophiea Backlund; sister
Alice Cowell of Butterfield; sister-in-law Judy Hanson of St. James;
brother-in-law Ron Nelson of South Dakota; and many other relatives and
friends.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, daughter Nichole Ellingson, stepfather Vernon Lamb, brother Lennis,
sisters Doreen Nelson and Donna Mae Kathman, brothers-in-law Junior Kathman and
Leo Cowell, nephew Perry Nelson, and niece Vonnie Stefanick.
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