Brian Scott Hanson

life story

Crystal. MN—Brian Scott Hanson, age 61, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on October 5, 2023.

Brian was born July 15th 1962, to Arvid Hanson and JoAnn Sexton (Rabbe). He enjoyed growing up on the family farm near Williston, being with family, and attending school locally-obtaining his GED/graduating in 1980.

Brian was eager to experience new places, he lived in numerous cities throughout the 80’s, including Tacoma, WA, Tulsa, OK, Denver, CO among others, before finding his way back close to home in Fargo, ND. There he met his husband of 35 years, Ken. The couple left Fargo and resided a short time in Denver, before moving to Sacramento, CA in 1989, for 10 years. While in Sacramento, Brian loved to learn new things, and attended numerous schools/learning programs, including Travel Agent, Chiropractic Assistant, Clerical Assistant, among others. He then began employment with Vision Service Plan as an account assistant. This was his favorite, most enjoyable career that he had, and loved working with all his co-workers at VSP, especially their “Bette Davis lunches!”.

In 1999, the couple relocated to Fargo to be closer to family. Brian worked odd jobs to keep busy, and retired in 2005, at which time they relocated to Crystal, MN, where they resided until his death in 2023.

Brian was loved by all around him and made a huge impact in everyone he touched with his infectous laugh and kind heart. His love for his numerous rescued pets over the years was immense. He will be greatly missed.

Brian is survived by his husband, Kenneth Kooyer, Crystal; mother, JoAnn Sexton(Rabbe), sister Tammy Wright and her daughter, Kealy, Williston; Steve, wife Leslie, and their children, Minot; Rick, his wife, Susie, and their children, Williston; Larry and his wife, Andrea and daughter Josie, Jamestown; brothers Tyrone Engelke, and Shawn Galusha, Williston; mother-in-law Carol Kooyer, numerous sister and brother in-laws, and beloved fur babies Pixi and Chica.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arvid Hanson, Williston, step father Dan Sexton, his maternal and fraternal grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles.

A small family memorial service will be held at Riverview Cemetery, Williston, ND on Saturday October 21st, 2023 at 11am. Remains will be interred at the family farm; Riverview Cemetery, Williston; and Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, MN.