Kenneth Roy Hansen, 63, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on August 17, 2023, from complications of cancer. Ken was born on November 26, 1959, in Atlantic, Iowa. He was the youngest of three boys born to Phyllis and Ernie Hansen. In 1963, the family moved to Littleton, Colorado.

Ken worked hard his whole life – starting as a paper boy, working at Woolco in the sports department and becoming an employee at Henderson Homes. Ken started his job at Henderson by mowing the fields, picking up trash, hauling material to the framers and then began to run his own crew. In 1999, Ken started his own business, Hansen Builders. The company had 20+ employees building custom homes. A change in the economy resulted in fewer new homes and Ken started doing remodels and additions. Ken never had to advertise for jobs because of his knowledge, skills, honesty, and his amazing client referrals.

Ken met Beth at Bobbie Magee’s in 1987. Beth went up to him and asked him to dance. He said, “I don’t dance, but I will dance with you,” and that was the day true love began. Thirty-four non-stop beautiful years they shared. On their 6th anniversary, Ken told Beth he wanted to have kids and it ended up being the best idea ever!

They have two sons: Jake, 27, and Zach, 24. Ken was the dad that taught his boys everything – hunting, fishing, archery, how to fix anything including their trucks, building everything, driving equipment, and even backing up trailers (he tried to teach Beth, but with no success). Ken taught his boys to always help others, to do the job right the first time, to work hard and enjoy life. They both have become incredible men.

Always on the go and never sitting idle, Ken enjoyed piddling in his shop at home and at the ranch, going for quad rides, or having a beer or two on the back porch. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. But his biggest joy was being with his family.

Ken is survived by his wife Beth; two sons, Jake and Zach; his brother, Rod (Karen); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul. 

In lieu of flowers, any contribution to help cover expenses would be greatly appreciated by the family. Checks can be made out to and mailed to:

Beth Hansen

5862 S. Logan Ct., Centennial, CO 80121

The funeral service for Kenneth Roy Hansen, a shining light for Jesus, is Saturday, August 26, at 11am at Shepherd of the Hills in the Sanctuary. There will be a 12pm luncheon reception to follow in the Gym.

The service folder can be found HERE

The live-stream link can be found HERE