Iris Hanson

Iris M. Hanson, 55, formerly of Libby, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Missoula.

She was born Aug. 1, 1951, in Elgin, N.D., to the late Joseph and Mildred Hanson.

The family remained in Mott, N.D., until coming to Libby in 1954.

Iris graduated from Libby High School in 1970.

She had lived in Helena and Ronan before moving to Missoula 12 years ago.

Survivors include siblings Paul Hanson and Mary Spoya, both of Libby.

Private arrangements are under the direction of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.