Barmarth J. (Doug) Hanson, 67

Barmarth J. (Doug) Hanson, 67, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Doug was a kind and loving man who will be greatly missed. He was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Kellogg, Idaho. Doug spent many years as a professional chef and was an excellent cook. He enjoyed preparing meals for his family and friends and was always willing to help if they were in need. He spent his last few years caring for his mother in their family home in Pinehurst, Idaho. Doug was the eldest of six children.

He is survived by his mother, Dorla Hanson Johnson of Pinehurst, brothers Bernie (Diane) Hanson of Pinehurst, Andy (Julie) Hanson of Pinehurst, Steve (Brenda) Hanson of Coeur d’Alene and sister Marla Giese (Dave Kokot) of Port Orchard, Wash.; as well as three stepsisters and their spouses, Deonne Moyers (Art), Denise Ellingston (Jerry) and Chris Vlastelic (Harry); and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Barmarth R. (Dub) Hanson; sister Carla Hanson and stepfather Stan Johnson Jr.

A private family graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Forest Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene.

Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls, Idaho, is in charge of arrangements.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.”