Brockton – Susan Diane Yoder Hanson (68) went to Heaven early in the morning on February 16th, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Poplar to Donald & Cora Yoder on November 7th, 1951. She grew up as an only child, helping her parents on the farm, playing with friends and spending time loving on her favorite farm animals. She attended Anderson School for the first six years of her schooling and then transferred to Poplar Schools where she graduated in 1969. Susie went to Bozeman to attend Montana State University and came home to the farm during the summer months. She married her best friend, Gary Hanson, in 1973. She graduated in 1974 with a Business degree. Susie worked at TAP, Inc and Gary worked for Wytana Ranch. They lived in Bozeman until 1975 when they moved back to the Yoder family farm and farmed with her mom and dad north of Brockton. In the early years of returning to the farm, she enjoyed league bowling and singing in Sweet Adelines with her close friends. Susie took classes and received her teaching certificate in 1977. She then started her teaching career at Brockton High School where she taught Business for 36 years. She loved teaching and made several lifelong friendships there.
Susie and Gary welcomed a daughter into the world in the Summer of 1983. Lacy was the joy of Susie’s life. She shared her love of singing with Lacy and the two of them sang together often at Faith Free Lutheran Church, where Susie was an active member and regularly played piano for the congregation in later years. Susie adored her three granddaughters and loved spending time with them, making countless memories both on the farm and visiting them in Minnesota.
She enjoyed her time with Gary, taking long walks with him down the gravel road with the barn cats trailing behind, driving around checking fields with him, and spending endless hours talking with him and their friends.
Susie was a loving wife, mother, niece, grandmother, and friend. She had a gift of making others feel loved and heard. She blessed so many people’s lives. Her relationship with Jesus was evident in her everyday life and felt by those around her. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary Hanson; her daughter Lacy and son-in-law Jeff Helget; her granddaughters Aurora (10), Bella (7), and Savannah (8 months); her aunts Hazel Shank, Ruth Howell, and Darlene McCormick; her Uncle Delmer Yoder and his wife Ruth; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Cora Yoder; her uncles George Verwolf, John Shank, Vern Howell, and Gene McCormick; her aunts Gladys Wilt and Lucille Janson; and her cousin Jimmy Howell
A memorial service will be held at Faith Free Lutheran church north of Brockton at 11am on March 21, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to St Jude or Salvation Army.
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Chelbi Brugh says
She was a wonderful person you will be greatly missed go fly high with Mariah you two are now together ❤.
Mike Christofersen says
My sincere condolences to you Gary and Lacy
Tammie McCormick says
Susie was such a beautiful woman! Inside & out! She will be missed by all! Thoughts & prayers to her loved ones!!
Darcia Larsen says
So very sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. May God wrap his arms around her family and friends through out today and the difficult days ahead. So very sorry for your loss.
Roxann smith says
Sending heartfelt condolences to Mrs Hansen. She was an inspiration for many to strive to do well in school and to continue on to college. She was a beautiful kind woman who worked hard and shared her love with the folks at Brockton. She will be truly missed. Prayers for her husband Gary and daughter Lacie and her grand babies. Love Roxy and robert Smith
Golden Walking Eagle Sr. says
One of my favorite teachers.
Cara Fast Horse says
You always believed in me! Thank you!
Richard Ramsbacher says
Praying for Gary and the rest of the family!
Britney Youpee-Spotted Bird says
Always so happy, cheerful, keeping us on track. You will be missed Hanson.
Dean and Doris Steppler says
Our thoughts and prayers are with are with Gary, Lacy and family. She was a beautiful lady.
Chole Crosby Butler says
May Our Lord continue to give you comfort. Susie will be missed by many. God bless all your family.
Suzette Mule says
Mrs. Susie Hansen was inspirational to all the students and staff at Brockton. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Lacie and her Grandchildren. We all lost a dear friend and Heaven gained a shining Star! I miss you Susie! Mrs. Suzette Mule
Lee and Lorna Vannatta says
Sending our love and prayers your way. Such a beautiful person. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕
Joel Stuber says
We have lost an awesome friend, teacher, and the nicest person you would ever meet. I have so many fond memories of the years we were teaching together in Brockton. Loved meeting with her, Hekkel and Westberg each morning before school. Lots of laughs and good times. Love and prayers for all those that she has left behind.
Jackie says
Thoughts and prayers to you Gary and Lacey and family. Susie was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Hugs Steve and Jackie Hippe
Debbie Combs says
Susie was a beautiful person inside and out. She was an excellent teacher who poured her heart and soul into her Brockton students every single day. I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to work with her! May she rest in peace.
DWAINE IVERSON says
Great neighbor and friend. So sorry for your loss.
Linda Atchico says
RIP Susie. You have helped me beyond measure when my husband passed. I am still so shocked. Condolences to your family.
Judy whitworth says
Susan’s love for the Lord and her quiet gentle ways endeared her to all who have known her. Praying for comfort to each one who grieves the loss of her presence with us. Thanking God for her transition fully into His presence.
Carolyn Brugh says
I was so saddened to hear of Mrs. Hanson’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to Gary and Lacey. She was such a beautiful lady and an inspiration to all the students at the Brockton school. She had a smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold. Thank you Gary and Lacey for sharing your wife/mom throughout her teaching career with the Brockton school and community. She will be deeply missed by all that had the pleasure to know her. My condolences and prayers.
Carolyn Brugh
Robyn Nygard says
I am so very sorry for your loss! She was an inspiration to so many. I can’t thank her enough for what she did for Mariah. I read through so many messages between the two and she encouraged Mariah so much. I can’t express enough gratitude to her. My prayers are with your family!
Robyn Nygard
Cindy Alpert says
Susie was a blessing to all who were fortunate to know her. I will always remember her and Lacy sharing their gift of music through singing duets at church. Loving sympathy and prayers to Gary, Lacy and family.
Laura Christoffersen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gary and Lacey and the grand babies. Susie was so proud of the grand babies! She is and was the spirit of light for many around her — she will be missed! I always loved her kind words whenever I saw her. Prayers now and in the coming days. I am so so so sorry.
Antoinette Melbourne says
Mrs. Hanson was a wonderful teacher that always made sure her students did their best. Very thankful for her years at the Brockton Schools. Prayers to her family. ♥️
Nichole Lone Bear says
Heat broken when I heard the news of the passing of Mrs. Hansen I always enjoyed turning the corner and seeing her and Kathy standing by their classrooms ready to great us with a smile. I will cherish your kind and thoughtful words of wisdom thanks for pushing me to do my best, thanks for showing me the ropes when I started working here at the Brockton Schools I was nervous when you finally decided you were going to retire your response was “I know the school is in perfect hands.” Your encouraged me when you found out I was coaching Girls Varsity Basketball which meant alot to me. My condolences to Gary, Lacey and her grandchildren during this tough time. Thanks for insiring so many of us here at Brockton School you will be dearly missed. <3
Al Bets His Medicine says
My sincere condolences to Gary and Lacy and the grandchildren. Mrs. Hanson you have touched so many lives and have inspired and encouraged all your students to believe in themselves and achieve all their goals and dreams. I am a better person for knowing you.
Kathleen & family says
My sincerest condolences to the family of Suzy Yoder Hansen.
She had great parents and raised an awesome person.
She is with her loved ones around the throne of our creator.
Heavenly Father bless her husband, daughter and grandchildren as they are going through this grat loss.
Rest in perfect peace Suzy, till we all meet again.
Kathleen & family says
My sincerest condolences to the family of Suzy Yoder Hansen.
She was a wonderful person and had great parents who raised an awesome person.
She is now with her loved ones around the throne of our Heavenly Father.
Father bless her husband, daughter and grandchildren as they endure this great loss.
Rest in perfect peace Suzy, till we all meet again.
Donna Ostby says
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Susie. She was such a sweet, friendly person. In recent years, I loved visiting with Susie and hearing the latest on Lacy and Lacy’s family, especially those three darling girls. Hugs to you, Lacy, and to all your loved ones.
Trudy Fox says
My deepest sympathies to Gary and all the family. I remember Susie always with a smile on her face and hope you do too.
Doug and Ann (Frerich) Berg says
Our prayers for you. Fond memories of Susan. My dad, Dick, always enjoyed talking with her. She touched so many lives. May your family find peace.
Terrence Johnson says
My friend, I am greatly sadden by your passing. We went from teacher/student to coworkers and then friends. Even after you left Brockton you always checked up on me with a call or message. Positive words and life lessons were what you shared with me from age 13 to 41 and I’ll miss you always. Every face to face meeting was started with a hug and a smile and I’ll forever appreciate the effect you had on my life. Not everyone can live their life knowing that they had a positive and lasting effect on someone’s life. You were one of those people, I’ll miss you my friend.
Alan Hoke says
I remember her always being a pleasant person who welcomed everyone and who enjoyed meeting everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lacy and her family. She will be missed.
Darlyn Grainger says
Gary, Lacy and family. I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Susie was such a kind soul. God bless you all.
Carol Ault says
So very sorry to hear of Suzy’s passing. She was one of the kindest, sweetest person I ever met. I have known her since she started school in Poplar. I will miss not running into her and Gary occasionally when they were in Sidney. Thoughts and prayers to Gary and family. Rest In Peace sweet lady.
Westberg says
I was blessed beyond my worth because you were my friend. So many times we laughed ourselves to tears because of our antics, practical jokes and pep assemblies. Thank you Hanson. How fitting that the last text you sent me was simply “Ha”. Know that I will keep it along with all the memories.
Melody Williams says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Susie was such a sweet person and I feel blessed to have known her. Prayers for her family!
Samson Boyd says
From day 1 I knew of the Yoder family and Susie and Gary Hanson ……always always my mind goes back to the A/G Church. ….they were always genuine from the heart and looked to see them there at the Poplar A/G Susie and Cora had beautiful voices.
RiP Susie…….and God bkess you Gary and Lacey and granddaughters.
Blessings….
Samson Boyd <
Debbie Proulx, Delmer & Ruth Yoder says
Susie is a very special and loving cousin. I will miss our chats and her sweet laugh. She is also a very special niece to my Dad and Mom. We love you Gary, Lacy & Jeff and girls. We are praying for all of you.
Val & Sue Parker says
Susie Hanson, prayers and condolences to the family. We enjoyed working with you at Brockets School, as you were an inspiration to all and especially my daughter Jessica, whom you will be able to visit and laugh with in Heaven. God Bless your family.