Terry Lee Hanna
Our beloved son, husband, father and friend, Terry Lee Hanna passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2016. He was born on December 15, 1960 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Bruce and Carolyn Hanna. Terry moved all over the US, but spent most of his life in Alaska, which was a place very dear to his heart.
In 1978, Terry started what became a very successful career in the oil and gas drilling industry. He started his path at Prudhoe Bay Alaska, working from there to the Arctic Ocean across the Rocky Mountains and finishing up most recently in Saudi Arabia working as Drilling Foreman for Saudi Aramco.
Terry’s hard work and dedication to the industry quickly landed him a Supervising position as Tool Pusher as he worked his way up through the ranks. Safety became an important part of the drilling industry and Terry “cut no corners.” He was very instrumental in assisting to deliver high-pressure H2S gas wells without any injury or incident(s) on any of the drilling locations he supervised over. Terry was very proud of the fact that he oversaw an operation that lead to the longest extended-reach oil well in Saudi Arabia. He will be deeply missed by his colleagues as well as the international drilling crews that he assisted in training.
Terry was a true outdoorsman. He especially loved to go fishing, boating, skiing and camping. He spent the last 6 years living in Heber City, UT with his sweetheart Margaret – he loved being so close to the mountains and the lake. He was a hard-working and fun-loving individual who always made time for those he loved. He will always be remembered as being extremely giving and loving.
Terry worked and lived for his family. He was a wonderful son and brother. To him, nothing was more important than Margaret, and their kids and grandkids. They were the light of his life. No one could have asked for a better dad or grandpa. He is so very loved, and will be deeply missed.
Terry is survived by his loving soul-mate and wife, Margaret Flores Hanna; Children: Cory, Justin, Jeffery, and Michelle (Dennis); 7 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandchild; Parents Bruce and Carolyn Hanna; Sisters: Cathi Hanna, and Vicki (David) Crow.
A celebration of Terry’s life will take place at later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City, UT.