Merrill A. Hanson, 95, of Arvada, died January 31, 2007. He is survived by his children, Charles (Linda) Hanson, Gwen (Edward) Geisler, and Jeanine Casady; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ila Binderup and Gladys Hannan. He was preceded in death by his wives, Lydia and Mary Louise, and sister, Mardelle Yirak. Funeral Service, Saturday, 3pm, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 13119 W. 20th Ave., Golden. Interment to follow in Nebraska.