Jerome Gareth Hanson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jerome Gareth Hanson of Polson, Montana, departing on January 18, 2026 at the age of 88. Jerome leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerome Gareth Hanson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Hanson and Blanche Hanson (Hendrickson); his wife Marge; his daughter Angie Coxen; his granddaughter Cheyanne Coxen; his in-laws, Walter and Delma Zimmerman; his brother-in-law Richard Zimmerman; and his son-in-law Norman Shaw.
He is survived by: his children, Jolene Morine (Jay) of Kalispell, Wendy Popelka (James) of Belleville, Dawn Balog (Janos) of Palm Springs and Jami Hanson (Staci) of Polson, Montana; his son-in-law Doug Coxen of Polson, Montana; his brother Rod Hanson (Sharon) of Polson, Montana; and his grandchildren, Matt Popelka (Holly) of Levelland, Deanna Morris (Robert) of Belleville, Gareth Shaw of Missoula, Alysia Enseleit (Tommy) of Billings, Sarah Hartung (Alan) of Lincoln, William Popelka (Haley) of Belleville, Candace Coxen of Polson and Mckenna Hanson of Polson, Montana. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (409 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860). A burial was held on Saturday, January 31st 2026 at the Lakeview Cemetery (2000 Hillcrest Dr, Polson, MT 59860).
Memorials may be sent in his memory to Polson School District-Polson Lady Pirates Softball, 111 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860, in lieu of flowers.
