Gregory "Greg" Hanks

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     Gregory Daniel Hanks, 78, of Hagerman, ID, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. He passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer.

     Greg was born on January 16, 1946, in Salt Lake City, UT to Floyd Allen Hanks and Lorraine Iola Oblad. He grew up in Utah, Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota as a child, and then resided in Arizona and Washington prior to coming to Idaho.

     As a young man, Greg loved riding his Harley Sportster motorcycle around the Salt Lake valley and especially racing around Liberty Park. His love of motorcycles continued throughout his life, taking his last Harley ride at the age of 74. Greg also realized his sense of patriotism and love of country, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1964, where he served for 6 years as an Anti-Tank Assaultman in Ogden, UT. Greg’s service in the Marine Corps was instrumental to his confidence and helped him overcome the shyness of his youth.   

     Greg married his eternal companion, Gloria Dale Casper, (mother of Monica, Jennifer, and Benjamin) on December 1st, 1990 in the Seattle Washington Temple. They then moved to Chelan, WA in 1991 where they lived for 25 years. Greg previously married Clydene Van Deren and was blessed with Heather (stepdaughter), Donnie (stepson), David and Danny.

Greg and Gloria owned and operated Sunshine Cleaners in Chelan for 7 years, where Greg’s outgoing personality and desire to serve others shined through.  One of his highlights was a dry-cleaning delivery route that brought him to his sons’ athletic games around eastern Washington. He loved rooting for his boys in their sporting events. A self-proclaimed driving expert, Greg spent most of his working life driving various types of semi-trucks until he retired in 2014. Greg and Gloria moved to Hagerman, ID in 2016 to be closer to family. Greg is a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ and served as a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he loved to serve in the House of the Lord.

     Greg is preceded in death by his father, Floyd, and mother, Lorraine.

     Greg is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons: Donnie (Cherie) Hanks - Rimrock, AZ; David Hanks - South Jordan, UT; Danny (Miesha) Hanks - Harker Heights, TX; Benjamin (Karlenn) Smith - Idaho Falls, ID; daughters: Monica (Brett) Coon - Meridian, ID; Jennifer (Don) Vivier - Virginia Beach, VA; brothers: Steve Hanks - Salt Lake City, UT; Vic Deauvono - Orem, UT; Jodi Ellefson - Brewster, WA; sisters: Heidi deVries - Pasco, WA; Julie Rees - Salt Lake City, UT, and 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

     A public viewing will be held at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel on Friday, May 31st from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

     Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Hagerman, ID on June 1st, 2024 with a viewing at 10:00 am followed by services at 11:00 am.

     Burial services will follow at Hagerman Cemetery.

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