Search by Name

Search by Name

Eugene William "Gene" Hanson Jr.

1950 - 2020

Eugene William "Gene" Hanson Jr. obituary, 1950-2020, Bakersfield, CA

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

Eugene Hanson Obituary

EUGENE "GENE" WILLIAM HANSON JR.
1950 - 2020

Gene passed away on May 20, 2020 in Oxnard, CA after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, the second of eight children to Eugene and Mary Jayne Hanson.

The family moved to Bakersfield in 1955. Gene attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help elementary school, Garces High School for 3 years, and then graduated from Bakersfield High in 1968. He made many high school friends, with whom he stayed close to. He married Jenny Ennis and had a son, Gene Hanson III, in 1969. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree at Cal State Bakersfield in accounting in 1978.

He had many successful jobs in his career. He substitute taught and tutored; he was an executive associate with Coca Cola in Los Angeles; he was an employment program representative for the Employment Development Dept. in Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, and Sacramento. He retired and moved to Oxnard, CA in 2015 with his wife Linda. Gene and Linda Kelley were married April 17, 1982. She had 2 children, Jennifer and Marc.

Gene was a very fun, intelligent, creative, and talented man! He loved to laugh with family and friends. He enjoyed Raider football, whiskey, women, music, playing games, golf, gambling, traveling, and cruising, not necessarily in that order! But he took pleasure in them all to the fullest. Gene was a beloved son, brother, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, and godfather. He will be missed greatly. There will be no services, but his enthusiastic spirit will live on in our hearts.

Gene is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Gene III, Jennifer, and Marc; his 7 siblings; his 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jun. 3, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Hanson

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Zenon and Julia Olearczuk

June 11, 2020

Happy Birthday Geneto what would have been your 70th birthday. Ill miss the celebrations you had at Yolandas. You always brought a smile to Julia and I with your humor and presence around Sunny Acres Park. You are greatly missed and will always be forever in our hearts.

Randall Ward

June 7, 2020

How did I meet Gene?
While patrolling the campus of CSB, being observant for nefarious student's, staff and faculty, I observed Mr. Hanson attempting to exit the campus at a high rate of speed. I quickly and professionally had Mr. Hanson safely parked at curbside. Mr. Hanson was very courteous and suave in attempting to get out of a citation, but this officer was familiar with his attempts and issued the citation professionally.
Isn't life beautiful in that we became close friend's!?
So many memorie's, to many to share here.
My Brother, I will miss you 'till the day I drop!
See ya in a minute Brother,

Pamela Cooper Condon

June 3, 2020

Gene was a great guy, married to my best friend, Jenny, right out of high school. We all spent many hours playing cards (Hearts) at BC. Such fun memories of football, parties, cars and cards (and classes?)! While I didn't keep in touch with him over the years, I did hear bits of info about him from Jenny and son, Gene III. He will be missed. Very sad to hear of his passing. RIP Gene. Prayers for you and your family.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Eugene Hanson's name

Memorial Events
for Eugene Hanson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Eugene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Eugene Hanson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more