Gerald Daye Hanson's Obituary
Gerald Daye Hanson, 87 of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed from this life on Saturday, August the 14th, 2021 in a Tulsa hospital. He was born February the 12th, 1934 in Shakopee, Minnesota to his parents, Frank Lyle Hanson and Alice Lenora Sonmore Hanson. He later married the love of his life, Charlotte Rae Thompson and they spent the next 58-1/2 years building a family and making wonderful memories together.
Gerald is survived by two children, Tim Hanson of Houston, Texas and Becky Gollahon and her husband David of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Zach Avery, Caleb Hanson, Joshua Hanson, Hannah Hanson, Jacob Hanson, Emma Gollahon, Jacob Gollahon and Sarah Gollahon; and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Barbara Downs and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gerald is now in heaven with his loving wife who passed away on Wednesday, just three days prior to his passing.
A Celebration of life will be held for both Gerald and Charlotte at a later date, please check back for details.
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