Beverly Jean (Knutson) Hanson, 73 of Reeder passed away peacefully on June 15, 2010 in Hettinger. As Bev wished, she has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date at the Reeder Congregational Church.

Bev was born the 11th of 15 children to Selma and Albert Knutson on December 31, 1936 in Reeder. Bev and her husband Gene were united in marriage on May 2, 1958 and raised five children. Together, they owned and operated two bulk fuel businesses know as Sno-Dak Oil and Polar LP Gas. Bev later worked for Halvorson's Super Valu in Hettinger and Sunset Care Nursing Home in Bowman. However, she was best known for her home made buns, fabulous meals and loving heart.

Bev was a member of the Eastern Star, West River Shrine, American Legion Auxiliary, Toastmasters and the First Congregational Church of Reeder where she was the organist for many years.

Bev is survived by her daughter Lorri (Spencer) Giddings, Bismarck; four sons: Scott, Martinez, CA; Lyman, Fargo; Terry, Reeder; Chris, Hettinger; honorary son, Paul Hutton; five grandchildren; Jennifer (Shane) Hellman, Matt (Meleah) Giddings, Moxa Giddings, Dillon and Henry Hanson; honorary granddaughter Elisabeth Chin, great grandson Colton Hellman whom she had just met on March 26, 2010, and a very special friend Cheryl Schumacher.

Bev is also survived by her sisters: Ada Kamrath Laurel, MT; Gladys Heier, Lemmon, SD; Arlene Reynolds, Callahan Fl; Louise Goss, Seattle, WA; Gayle Durgin, Rapid City, SD; Mabel Jones, Mitchell, SD and brothers: Arol "Buddy", Reeder; James, Hazel Green, Al; Albert "Jr.", Reeder; and Gary, Des Moines, IA: and many nieces and nephews.

Bev was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Charles, sisters Stella, Beverly Elaine and Doris, daughter-in-law Terry and many cats and dogs.
Memorials may be given in her honor to the Central Dakota Humane Society, 2104 37th Street, Mandan, ND 58554 or the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue c/o Natural Pet Center 3037 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103.