Obituaries: Jack Dean Hansen
Aug. 1, 1929 – June 17, 2010
Jack Dean Hansen, 70, died June 17, 2010, in John Day. There will be a family memorial at a later date.
Mr. Hansen was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Long Creek, to Kermit and Ada Hanson.
The youngest of a large Danish-American family, he was raised by his grandparents on their sheep and cattle ranch near Hamilton on the Long Creek flats.
He attended school in Monument and Long Creek and ranched until he served with the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict.
After returning from Korea, he began working with the Oregon State Highway Department. He plowed snow on Long Creek Mountain for 32 years.
He married Coleen Watkins of Dayville with whom he raised three children, Cindy, Frank and Jack Jr. in the Mt. Vernon area.
After his wife's death, he married Dorothy Dexter and enjoyed retired life in Prairie City.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gun collecting and driving in the mountains. He also liked Western movies, good food and was especially fond of a good conversation.
A gentleman, he was always cheerful and light-hearted.
Survivors include his three children and their families of nine children and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Coleen, in 1982, and his second wife, Dorothy, in 2005.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. (Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, John Day, Grant, Oregon)
Aug. 1, 1929 – June 17, 2010
Jack Dean Hansen, 70, died June 17, 2010, in John Day. There will be a family memorial at a later date.
Mr. Hansen was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Long Creek, to Kermit and Ada Hanson.
The youngest of a large Danish-American family, he was raised by his grandparents on their sheep and cattle ranch near Hamilton on the Long Creek flats.
He attended school in Monument and Long Creek and ranched until he served with the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict.
After returning from Korea, he began working with the Oregon State Highway Department. He plowed snow on Long Creek Mountain for 32 years.
He married Coleen Watkins of Dayville with whom he raised three children, Cindy, Frank and Jack Jr. in the Mt. Vernon area.
After his wife's death, he married Dorothy Dexter and enjoyed retired life in Prairie City.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gun collecting and driving in the mountains. He also liked Western movies, good food and was especially fond of a good conversation.
A gentleman, he was always cheerful and light-hearted.
Survivors include his three children and their families of nine children and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Coleen, in 1982, and his second wife, Dorothy, in 2005.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. (Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, John Day, Grant, Oregon)
Obituaries: Jack Dean Hansen
Aug. 1, 1929 – June 17, 2010
Jack Dean Hansen, 70, died June 17, 2010, in John Day. There will be a family memorial at a later date.
Mr. Hansen was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Long Creek, to Kermit and Ada Hanson.
The youngest of a large Danish-American family, he was raised by his grandparents on their sheep and cattle ranch near Hamilton on the Long Creek flats.
He attended school in Monument and Long Creek and ranched until he served with the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict.
After returning from Korea, he began working with the Oregon State Highway Department. He plowed snow on Long Creek Mountain for 32 years.
He married Coleen Watkins of Dayville with whom he raised three children, Cindy, Frank and Jack Jr. in the Mt. Vernon area.
After his wife's death, he married Dorothy Dexter and enjoyed retired life in Prairie City.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gun collecting and driving in the mountains. He also liked Western movies, good food and was especially fond of a good conversation.
A gentleman, he was always cheerful and light-hearted.
Survivors include his three children and their families of nine children and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Coleen, in 1982, and his second wife, Dorothy, in 2005.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. (Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, John Day, Grant, Oregon)
Aug. 1, 1929 – June 17, 2010
Jack Dean Hansen, 70, died June 17, 2010, in John Day. There will be a family memorial at a later date.
Mr. Hansen was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Long Creek, to Kermit and Ada Hanson.
The youngest of a large Danish-American family, he was raised by his grandparents on their sheep and cattle ranch near Hamilton on the Long Creek flats.
He attended school in Monument and Long Creek and ranched until he served with the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict.
After returning from Korea, he began working with the Oregon State Highway Department. He plowed snow on Long Creek Mountain for 32 years.
He married Coleen Watkins of Dayville with whom he raised three children, Cindy, Frank and Jack Jr. in the Mt. Vernon area.
After his wife's death, he married Dorothy Dexter and enjoyed retired life in Prairie City.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gun collecting and driving in the mountains. He also liked Western movies, good food and was especially fond of a good conversation.
A gentleman, he was always cheerful and light-hearted.
Survivors include his three children and their families of nine children and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Coleen, in 1982, and his second wife, Dorothy, in 2005.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. (Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, John Day, Grant, Oregon)
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