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Henry Hansen Obituary
Henry Steven Hansen, as family and friends would know him as "Steve", (71), passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and his 2 dog companions at his bedside, on December 15, 2022, in Hesperus, CO. Steve was born on March 1, 1951, in Chico, CA to Henry and Mearl Hansen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mearl, and his sister Cheryl.
He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Lindsey, granddaughters Jasey and Zoe, stepdaughter Juile (Ed), grandson Jake, stepdaughter Layla, his sister Susan, his brother Dan, and extended family, in-laws, and friends.
The family will host a Celebration of Life for friends and relatives, which will be held at their home on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
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