HARVEY ANTON HANSON Obituary (1927

Harvey Anton Hanson, 95 of Whitefish, Montana passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2022 with his son Gary and a close friend by his side. He was born on March 15, 1927 in Leeds, North Dakota to Howard and Bernie Gresdahl Hanson. The family moved to Eureka in the fall of 1937. He attended schools in Eureka, graduating Lincoln County High School in 1950. Harvey worked many jobs and was well known and cared for in the community. Everyone always seemed quick to mention what a hard worker he was. Even after retirement he worked for Snow Line Tree Company for nearly a decade with close buddies Tom Little, and owner and manager Clint DeLong. Though he had a variety of jobs they were all in the timber industry. That kept him where he most wanted to be, out in the woods in God's country. He worked all over the Tobacco and Flathead Valleys where he also played picking huckleberries. Camping, fishing, and hunting were his passion. His love for the woods and skills in the timber industry were passed on to his son Gary who continues to follow in his footsteps. Harvey married his late wife Mona Burk Hanson on October 6th, 1972. She was an avid fisherman and became his treasured camping partner for life. They shared a passion for Montana's great outdoors. His family life was enriched by his union with Mona and the bond his children Gary D. Hanson, Brenda Hanson Blizzard shared with Mona's children, Roger, Richard, Joani, Judy, and Kelly. Harvey was preceded in death by his daughter Sally Hanson, his wife Mona Burk Hanson and daughter Kelly, along with eldest brother, Stanley and younger brothers Warren and Ray Hanson. Survivors include his son Gary D. Hanson; daughter Brenda Hanson Blizzard (Roger), Loon Lake, WA; Roger Presnell (Arletta), Eureka; Richard Presnell, Kalispell; Joani Young (Denny), Kalispell; Judy Klein, Tucson, AZ; and many beloved nieces and nephews, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Viewing will be from 4:00 -7:00 p. m., on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Schnackenberg Funeral Home, 222 1st Avenue West in Eureka, Montana. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Eureka. The Tobacco Valley Cemetery will be Harvey's final destination. There he will be laid to rest and be reunited with his daughter Sally and wife Mona Burk Hanson. He will be missed. Rest in peace. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.