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Dallas Hanks Obituary
Burley, Idaho-Dallas A. Hanks, known to family and local friends as "Dewi," died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, after a four year battle with bladder cancer.
Dallas was born May 11, 1963, and grew up on the family farm west of Burley. He graduated from Burley High School and served an LDS Mission to England. He then graduated from Brigham Young University and taught Biology at Utah Valley State College (now UVU). He received a Master's of Science degree in 1991 and a PhD in 2010 from Utah State University.
Dallas was the founder of USU's Center for Agronomic and Woody Biofuels where he shared his innovative biofuels project ideas by using untillable land to grow biofuel feedstock plants. Dallas carried on his scientific ingenuity by trying new cancer treatments and continuing to fight to the very end.
He is survived by his parents, Phil and Buelah Hanks of Burley, Idaho; one sister, DeEtte (George) Shaw of Marietta, Ga.; one brother, Scott (Debi) Hanks of Pleasant Grove, Utah; and his nieces and nephews who dearly loved him.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis Kay Hanks, and Douglas Lee Hanks; and a stillborn sister.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Star LDS Church, 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, with Bishop Chris Seibold officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Next Generation Scientists Dallas Hanks Memorial Fund. www.biodieselfoundation.org
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Dalla Hanks in the middle Raintree October 1984 at a birthday party
Chris Hobbs
October 30, 2014
Steve Eskelsen
October 22, 2014
I just read about Dallas' death in BYU Today. Dallas and I attended BYU Agronomy Department together and then roomed with each other the summer of 1987 in Huntington, UT farming for Utah Power and Light. He was a fun roommate; we had a lot of fun in the evenings during our time-off. I pass my condolences to his family.
Royal Rice
September 9, 2014
I worked with Dallas as he tried to convince the Tooele Army Depot to plant biofuel on some of its underutilized land. He was tenacious in his beliefs and a truly wonderful human being. I am sorry I did not know of his passing sooner. I am also sorry that I will not be able to work with him in the future. May he rest in peace.
Mark Gregersen
June 30, 2014
Dallas (Dewi) you will be missed. We had some great times as kids, I often think about our outings and fun times with all the Star ward guys we grew up with. I'll see you in the next life. You friend Mark Gregersen
Kim Edvarchuk
June 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Dallas' passing. I worked with him at USU. He was always smiling and enthusiastic. My memories of our conversations were of him always being happy and smiling. What a wonderful person! My condolences to the family til you are all reunited on the other side.
June 26, 2014
Sincerest condolences from Jeff and April Barrett.
Cindy Hanks
June 26, 2014
We are thinking about you Uncle Phil and Aunt Beulah and your family. So sorry for your loss.
June 26, 2014
June 26, 2014
Christopher Bedford
June 26, 2014
Dear Scott and Family,
Know that you are in our thoughts in this time of sorrow. I only heard great things about Dallas and his intellect. I know he struggled greatly in his fight against cancer. Know that he is in a better place after such a long fight.
Christine Heiner
June 26, 2014
I will always remember the excitement and nervousness of my first "school dance" in Jr High----Dallas was the first person to ever ask me for a dance. I ran into him at my husbands workplace after he had told us all he was doing so well---he told me his cancer had returned and I think he just didn't want to tell everyone, after he head been doing so well. He was always a cheerful person a a big tease.
USU College of Science
June 26, 2014
Utah State University College of Science offers sincere condolences to Dallas' family and friends. Dallas was an outstanding researcher and a true mentor to USU students.
holly hollinger
June 26, 2014
Dear Scott and family:
So sadden by the news of your brother. May you be comforted during this sad time. holly hollinger
Dallas Hanks, Visionary Plant Scientist and Biofuels Innovator
Utah State University
June 26, 2014
Linda Christensen
June 26, 2014
Just remembering the fun times we had when we were young and I would come to visit. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Arnold Grundvig
June 26, 2014
I remember Dallas and his good heart fondly. He never gave up. No one ever wants cancer, but it often brings out the best in people, truly demonstrating their strength and courage. Dallas was a solid example of unwavering courage.
I had the opportunity to visit with Dallas as his Bishop give him a Priesthood Blessing. I had a profound respect for his strength.
Craig Severson
June 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.
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