Gary L. Hansen went to be with the Lord at age 61 on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Salina Regional Medical center in Salina, KS. He was born on May 16, 1957 in Herrington, Kansas to Edward and Yvonne (Schneider) Hansen.

Gary attended Chapman High School.

He married Martha Murphy and they later divorced. To this union four children were born: Brandon, Edward, Steven, and Brittany.

Gary worked in the Abilene area for many years throughout his life in various fields of employment as an irrigation repairman, on dog farms, at the local filling stations, and Russell Stover Candy.

He is survived by his children Brandon Hansen, Eddie Hansen, Steven Hansen, and Brittany Hansen. Also Martha Jones the mother of his children and five grandchildren: Hailey, Desiree, Marcus, Christian, and Natasha.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

We want to thank Mt. Joseph for taking care of him these last couple of years and Rhonda Williams for being with him in his last moments.

“Through these trials we learned never to take family for granted.”

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later time.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

For online Condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.