Dennis Arnold Hanson

Dennis Arnold Hanson On Sunday, May 28, 2023 Dennis passed away at age 73. Dennis was born in Denver on March 15, 1950 to Phyllis and Arnold Hanson. A life-long learner, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Math and Computer Science from Colorado State University, then on to the University of New Mexico where he studied architecture and finally to the University of Denver where he received his law degree. Prior to practicing law, Dennis was the Planning Director for Summit County, Colorado. After law school Dennis practiced law, first for a private firm, and then for the City of Thornton, Colorado. On November 30, 2013, Dennis married his long-time partner Robert Power, after a very long engagement of 20 years. Dennis had a passion for helping others. First through scouting, then as a Vista volunteer in New Mexico. When he moved to Corvallis, Oregon in 2010, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Old Mill Center for Children and Families. He was also a volunteer campground host in Yellowstone National Park for several summers where he met many great friends and did many great motorcycle rides. Dennis was an avid bicycle rider and completed a 3800 mile solo bike ride from Colorado through Wyoming and Montana, into Canada and over to British Columbia before working his way down the Pacific coast to Tijuana, Mexico. He was also a member of a gay biking group in Colorado, accomplishing many gnarly rides through the mountains of Colorado and the canyons of Moab, Utah. Dennis also had a love for crafts through the years, including stain glass and gardening. He also started hydroponic gardening indoors when he could no longer work in the yard. In his very full life he built so many wonderful friendships and cherished them all. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Arnold, his mother Phyllis and his brother Alan. He is survived by his husband Bob, his sister Sherilyn (Dennis) Scheiwe, nephew Joel (Iantha), niece Erin (Owen) Rockwell, and several great-nieces and nephews. Dennis did not want a service but hoped that people would consider a donation to Old Mill Center for Children and Families. https://www.oldmillcenter.org

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Dennis Arnold Hanson

March 15, 1950 - May 28, 2023