Charles A. Hanson, 70,  passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones, on Oct. 30, 2014.

Charles was born July 2, 1944, in Cut Bank to Walter and Dorothy Hanson. He graduated high school from Browning and then joined the Army. He later moved to Butte to work for the Anaconda Company.

He has two daughters from a previous marriage. On July 1, 1979, he married his love, Sharon McLain. They moved to Columbia Falls and Charles became a school bus driver for 30 years.

He loved hunting, camping, NASCAR, football and, most of all, he enjoyed his six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, of Columbia Falls; daughters, Billie Jo Johnson and Wes of Marion, and Kandie Pettis and Kevin and their family of Florida; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Dorothy; and his siblings, Alma, James, Barbara and Paul.

Services for Charles will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Columbia Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, also at Columbia Mortuary

Columbia Mortuary is caring for Charles’ family.