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Gerhard Hans Obituary

Gerhard (Jerry) F. Hans, 64, passed away on Aug. 14, 2003 due to a tragic accident when he & his truck were swept away in a flash flood in Bumble Bee, Ariz. Jerry was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. April 15, 1939 & moved to Arizona in 1956. He served in the US Army at Ft. Huachuca & later resided in Phoenix where he had a career as a computer programmer. In 1989 he moved permanently to his beloved home on Turkey Creek near Cleator, Az. in the Bradshaw Mountains. He had an offbeat sense of humor, loved trivia, was well-read, intelligent, kind, fiercely independent & a problem-solver. Family, friends & neighbors could always count on Jerry to volunteer his help. Jerry will always be remembered with love, respect & appreciation by all. He is survived by his brother Eric Hans, former wife Karen, son Kirby, daughters Daneel & Janell, grandchildren Karlton & Stephanie, niece Laura Hans, stepsons Brett & Darin White & former wife & best friend, Diana Hans. A memorial service will be held Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at Spring Valley Community Church, Spring Valley, Az.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 27, 2003.

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