Vernon "Vern" Hanson, Jr.

Vernon “Vern” M. Hanson, Jr., 64

Vernon “Vern” M. Hanson, Jr., 64, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, passed away March 25, 2016 at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’ Alene.  He was born March 25, 1952 at the Wardner Hospital of Kellogg, Idaho; Vern was the son of Vernon “Bud” and Evelyn (Crawford) Hanson, Sr.
Vern lived in the Silver Valley for most of his life.  He attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School in 1970.  Vern then attended the North Idaho College receiving an Associates Degree in business and computer science.
Vern married Mary Kay Lyons on August 12, 1977 in Rose Lake, Idaho; they later divorced but remained special friends.
Vern welcomed and loved the many opportunities that was presented to him during his business career.  He was very much respected, admired and called upon in the business community.  Vern first owned and operated the Hanson’s General Store of Cataldo, Idaho.  He went on to work at the Furniture Exchange of Kellogg, the State of Idaho March of Dimes, Silver Capital Arts of Wallace and had served as Financial Officer of the East Shoshone Hospital of Silverton.  Vern also had served as manager of the Super 8 Motel of Kellogg, he served as Shoshone County Commissioner, worked in marketing at the Silver Mountain Resort and served as Director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation.  Vern then moved to the Coeur d’ Alene area working for Inspectorate America, the National Bail Bonds and manager of the Rental Connections Office and Property Management.
Vern was a member and past president of the Pinehurst Chamber of Commerce, a member and was honored as Citizen of The Year of the Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce and a member and past co-president  of the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce.  He was also a member of the Jaycees and had served as President of the Wallace Business Community Association.  Vern served as President and a board member of the Sixth Street Melodrama for many years.  He was requested to serve as Master of Ceremonies for many community events, functions and charities.  Vern was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and had served as Senior Warden; he also was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Wallace and had served as treasurer.  Vern loved the Silver Valley; he had a heart of gold, was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
Vern loved entertaining his family and friends with dinners and parties.  He also enjoyed gardening, plays, shows and concerts, day road trips and traveling to the casino.  Vern also enjoyed Friday night gatherings at the Iron Horse with his friends.
Vern is survived by his partner Bill Tye of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; one son Michael Hanson and Nicci Jeppesen of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; one daughter Kelsey (Jon) Shultz of Kellogg, Idaho; one granddaughter Kenadee Shultz; one sister Sharon (Buck) Miller of Kingston, Idaho; one brother Ed (Nancy) Hanson of Kingston, Idaho; one niece Kristy Hewitt of Kingston; one nephew Darren Hanson of Coeur d’ Alene and one great-nephew Travis Hewitt.  Vern was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Vern’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 3:00 P.M. at the Silver Valley Worship Center of Smelterville, Idaho with Rev. Ken Bartle officiating.  A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Kellogg Elks following services.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Sixth Street Melodrama, P.O. Box 1243, Wallace, Idaho 83873.
One may sign Vern’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.