B. Beth Hanson, joined her husband of almost 50 years, Bruce Hanson, in the Place God prepared for them on May 9, 2019. Beth fought cancer for years but succumbed just days after the passing of Bruce. She was born in DeRidder, LA on January 31, 1941 to Ira Ellis Warren and Lora Oneta Warren (Beach). In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her younger brother Johnny Warren, and her husband Bruce Hanson.
Beth's family moved from Deridder to Plains, Texas in 1943. In 1949 they moved to Nucla, CO. Beth graduated from high school as valedictorian, with a National Merit Scholarship, and a four-year music scholarship to Western State College. Beth's love for reading, music, and the outdoors endured her entire life, but most of all she was guided by her deep personal faith in her Savior; a legacy from her parents that she passed to her children and grandchildren. Beth was married to Harold Stone for nine years following high school, during which time Susan and Robert were born. A few years after her divorce from Harold, Beth met and married Bruce Hanson, the love of her life. It truly seems that God intended them for each other. Son Eric and daughter Rebecca entered their lives soon after. Beth was an amazing mother. During her years of single motherhood, she cared and provided for Susan and Robert, teaching them self-reliance and independence by example. It is hard to give adequate credit to Beth for her life and how she loved her family, friends, and Lord. She was an adventurer and was thrilled by traveling and being immersed in other cultures and making new friends. She and Bruce shared the hobby of photography, and never traveled without documenting their journeys. Traveling was a way of life for the first fifteen years of their marriage, and they lived in Somalia, Australia, Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana during that time, settling in Ft. Collins in 1978. No matter where she lived, her efforts created a beautiful, nurturing home for her family. Early in her life she discovered an incredible gift for cooking. Time spent traveling always resulted in a broadening of her already impressive culinary repertoire, as she incorporated other culture's foods. She seemingly effortlessly and routinely created evening meals that would have been flattering for five-star restaurants in cities around the world, and she took real joy in entertaining her family and friends. Beth always made efforts to reach out to the people around her in meaningful ways. Her love and commitment to God was reflected in all her relationships. Having lived away from family in foreign lands during the holidays, and having lost her brother Johnny while she lived in Somalia, there was a special place in her heart for the lonely. She befriended the elderly and international students, and was a foster parent to several youth in the 70's and 80's. Most holidays some adopted soul who would have otherwise been without family became part of ours because of her invitation. Beth rejoined the workforce in the eighties, working at CSU Veterinary Hospital. She transferred to CU in the late eighties. She started in the Forestry Department, worked briefly in the Athletic Department, and then found her niche in the CU School of Geologic Studies, where she retired from the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean of Geology in 2007. She continued to work in that department several years following her retirement on a part-time basis. Beth's sense of adventure endured despite challenges associated with age and health. At 76, with Bruce being 86 and on oxygen, they purchased a motor home so that they could continue to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. Beth was a force of nature – a decision made was a goal accomplished for her, no matter what hurdles stood in her way. Beth was a loving, empowering wife in response to Bruce's devotion and intentional love. Beth is so deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. I know God was ready for Bruce and Beth to arrive, and that He must have grand plans for them, always moving "Onward and Upward". So begins the Great Adventure! Beth and Bruce's remains will be interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Beth's family moved from Deridder to Plains, Texas in 1943. In 1949 they moved to Nucla, CO. Beth graduated from high school as valedictorian, with a National Merit Scholarship, and a four-year music scholarship to Western State College. Beth's love for reading, music, and the outdoors endured her entire life, but most of all she was guided by her deep personal faith in her Savior; a legacy from her parents that she passed to her children and grandchildren. Beth was married to Harold Stone for nine years following high school, during which time Susan and Robert were born. A few years after her divorce from Harold, Beth met and married Bruce Hanson, the love of her life. It truly seems that God intended them for each other. Son Eric and daughter Rebecca entered their lives soon after. Beth was an amazing mother. During her years of single motherhood, she cared and provided for Susan and Robert, teaching them self-reliance and independence by example. It is hard to give adequate credit to Beth for her life and how she loved her family, friends, and Lord. She was an adventurer and was thrilled by traveling and being immersed in other cultures and making new friends. She and Bruce shared the hobby of photography, and never traveled without documenting their journeys. Traveling was a way of life for the first fifteen years of their marriage, and they lived in Somalia, Australia, Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana during that time, settling in Ft. Collins in 1978. No matter where she lived, her efforts created a beautiful, nurturing home for her family. Early in her life she discovered an incredible gift for cooking. Time spent traveling always resulted in a broadening of her already impressive culinary repertoire, as she incorporated other culture's foods. She seemingly effortlessly and routinely created evening meals that would have been flattering for five-star restaurants in cities around the world, and she took real joy in entertaining her family and friends. Beth always made efforts to reach out to the people around her in meaningful ways. Her love and commitment to God was reflected in all her relationships. Having lived away from family in foreign lands during the holidays, and having lost her brother Johnny while she lived in Somalia, there was a special place in her heart for the lonely. She befriended the elderly and international students, and was a foster parent to several youth in the 70's and 80's. Most holidays some adopted soul who would have otherwise been without family became part of ours because of her invitation. Beth rejoined the workforce in the eighties, working at CSU Veterinary Hospital. She transferred to CU in the late eighties. She started in the Forestry Department, worked briefly in the Athletic Department, and then found her niche in the CU School of Geologic Studies, where she retired from the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean of Geology in 2007. She continued to work in that department several years following her retirement on a part-time basis. Beth's sense of adventure endured despite challenges associated with age and health. At 76, with Bruce being 86 and on oxygen, they purchased a motor home so that they could continue to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. Beth was a force of nature – a decision made was a goal accomplished for her, no matter what hurdles stood in her way. Beth was a loving, empowering wife in response to Bruce's devotion and intentional love. Beth is so deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. I know God was ready for Bruce and Beth to arrive, and that He must have grand plans for them, always moving "Onward and Upward". So begins the Great Adventure! Beth and Bruce's remains will be interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
B. Beth Hanson, joined her husband of almost 50 years, Bruce Hanson, in the Place God prepared for them on May 9, 2019. Beth fought cancer for years but succumbed just days after the passing of Bruce. She was born in DeRidder, LA on January 31, 1941 to Ira Ellis Warren and Lora Oneta Warren (Beach). In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her younger brother Johnny Warren, and her husband Bruce Hanson.
Beth's family moved from Deridder to Plains, Texas in 1943. In 1949 they moved to Nucla, CO. Beth graduated from high school as valedictorian, with a National Merit Scholarship, and a four-year music scholarship to Western State College. Beth's love for reading, music, and the outdoors endured her entire life, but most of all she was guided by her deep personal faith in her Savior; a legacy from her parents that she passed to her children and grandchildren. Beth was married to Harold Stone for nine years following high school, during which time Susan and Robert were born. A few years after her divorce from Harold, Beth met and married Bruce Hanson, the love of her life. It truly seems that God intended them for each other. Son Eric and daughter Rebecca entered their lives soon after. Beth was an amazing mother. During her years of single motherhood, she cared and provided for Susan and Robert, teaching them self-reliance and independence by example. It is hard to give adequate credit to Beth for her life and how she loved her family, friends, and Lord. She was an adventurer and was thrilled by traveling and being immersed in other cultures and making new friends. She and Bruce shared the hobby of photography, and never traveled without documenting their journeys. Traveling was a way of life for the first fifteen years of their marriage, and they lived in Somalia, Australia, Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana during that time, settling in Ft. Collins in 1978. No matter where she lived, her efforts created a beautiful, nurturing home for her family. Early in her life she discovered an incredible gift for cooking. Time spent traveling always resulted in a broadening of her already impressive culinary repertoire, as she incorporated other culture's foods. She seemingly effortlessly and routinely created evening meals that would have been flattering for five-star restaurants in cities around the world, and she took real joy in entertaining her family and friends. Beth always made efforts to reach out to the people around her in meaningful ways. Her love and commitment to God was reflected in all her relationships. Having lived away from family in foreign lands during the holidays, and having lost her brother Johnny while she lived in Somalia, there was a special place in her heart for the lonely. She befriended the elderly and international students, and was a foster parent to several youth in the 70's and 80's. Most holidays some adopted soul who would have otherwise been without family became part of ours because of her invitation. Beth rejoined the workforce in the eighties, working at CSU Veterinary Hospital. She transferred to CU in the late eighties. She started in the Forestry Department, worked briefly in the Athletic Department, and then found her niche in the CU School of Geologic Studies, where she retired from the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean of Geology in 2007. She continued to work in that department several years following her retirement on a part-time basis. Beth's sense of adventure endured despite challenges associated with age and health. At 76, with Bruce being 86 and on oxygen, they purchased a motor home so that they could continue to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. Beth was a force of nature – a decision made was a goal accomplished for her, no matter what hurdles stood in her way. Beth was a loving, empowering wife in response to Bruce's devotion and intentional love. Beth is so deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. I know God was ready for Bruce and Beth to arrive, and that He must have grand plans for them, always moving "Onward and Upward". So begins the Great Adventure! Beth and Bruce's remains will be interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Beth's family moved from Deridder to Plains, Texas in 1943. In 1949 they moved to Nucla, CO. Beth graduated from high school as valedictorian, with a National Merit Scholarship, and a four-year music scholarship to Western State College. Beth's love for reading, music, and the outdoors endured her entire life, but most of all she was guided by her deep personal faith in her Savior; a legacy from her parents that she passed to her children and grandchildren. Beth was married to Harold Stone for nine years following high school, during which time Susan and Robert were born. A few years after her divorce from Harold, Beth met and married Bruce Hanson, the love of her life. It truly seems that God intended them for each other. Son Eric and daughter Rebecca entered their lives soon after. Beth was an amazing mother. During her years of single motherhood, she cared and provided for Susan and Robert, teaching them self-reliance and independence by example. It is hard to give adequate credit to Beth for her life and how she loved her family, friends, and Lord. She was an adventurer and was thrilled by traveling and being immersed in other cultures and making new friends. She and Bruce shared the hobby of photography, and never traveled without documenting their journeys. Traveling was a way of life for the first fifteen years of their marriage, and they lived in Somalia, Australia, Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana during that time, settling in Ft. Collins in 1978. No matter where she lived, her efforts created a beautiful, nurturing home for her family. Early in her life she discovered an incredible gift for cooking. Time spent traveling always resulted in a broadening of her already impressive culinary repertoire, as she incorporated other culture's foods. She seemingly effortlessly and routinely created evening meals that would have been flattering for five-star restaurants in cities around the world, and she took real joy in entertaining her family and friends. Beth always made efforts to reach out to the people around her in meaningful ways. Her love and commitment to God was reflected in all her relationships. Having lived away from family in foreign lands during the holidays, and having lost her brother Johnny while she lived in Somalia, there was a special place in her heart for the lonely. She befriended the elderly and international students, and was a foster parent to several youth in the 70's and 80's. Most holidays some adopted soul who would have otherwise been without family became part of ours because of her invitation. Beth rejoined the workforce in the eighties, working at CSU Veterinary Hospital. She transferred to CU in the late eighties. She started in the Forestry Department, worked briefly in the Athletic Department, and then found her niche in the CU School of Geologic Studies, where she retired from the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean of Geology in 2007. She continued to work in that department several years following her retirement on a part-time basis. Beth's sense of adventure endured despite challenges associated with age and health. At 76, with Bruce being 86 and on oxygen, they purchased a motor home so that they could continue to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. Beth was a force of nature – a decision made was a goal accomplished for her, no matter what hurdles stood in her way. Beth was a loving, empowering wife in response to Bruce's devotion and intentional love. Beth is so deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. I know God was ready for Bruce and Beth to arrive, and that He must have grand plans for them, always moving "Onward and Upward". So begins the Great Adventure! Beth and Bruce's remains will be interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
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