Lyman Lee Hanson passed away at his home in Fargo on October 30th.
Lyman was born on Dec 29th, 1962 to Gene Scow Hanson and Beverly Jean Hanson at St Lukes Tri-State Hospital in Bowman. He grew up in Reeder, working in the family business Sno-Dak oil. He graduated from RHS is 1981.
Lyman went on to attend Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana, Minnesota State University in Moorhead. The University of Oslo in Norway, Portland State University in Oregon and probably some place else that I can't remember.
Lyman was in the Peace corps in Hungary and taught English as second language in Qatar and South Korea.
Lyman ended up settling down in Fargo after traveling the world. He worked many different places in Fargo, most recently at Community Living Services where he was employed until his health deteriorated to the point that he could no longer work.
Lyman enjoyed wood working, refinishing furniture and building musical instruments.
Lyman had a special fondness for all living things (except cats). From the pet rats he had 20 years ago to the 2 rescue dogs he had more recently, his animals were the center of his universe.
Lyman was preceded in death by his Parents Gene and Beverly Hanson, his brother Terry Gene Hanson, and his sister in law Terry (Scott) Hanson.
He is survived by his sister Lorri (Spencer) Giddings, Bismarck ND, His Brother Scott Hanson, Martinez CA, and his brother Chris (Cathy) Hanson, Hettinger ND.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.