Curtis Alvin Hansen was born on August 9, 1945, in Williston, North Dakota to Alfred Hansen and Margaret (Elvsaas) Hansen. Curtis was raised on the Hansen Hereford Ranch, North of Bainville, MT. He also attended and graduated from Bainville High School. Curtis worked at Haugen’s Inc., Interstate Detroit Diesel, and Red Rock Ford. He was honorably discharged from the Navy, a member of the Moose Club, Elks Club, and the American Legion. His interests included the Boston Celtics, NDSU Football, and everything Ford and John Deere. Curtis is survived by his son Michael Hansen; daughter Paula (Hansen) Schilke (Russell), and grand-daughter Bria Schilke. Curtis is preceded in death by his forever Sweetheart, Sharon, the mother of his kids, and his parents, Alfred, and Margaret Hansen. Paula and Mike would like to thank the staff and owners (The Nelson Family) at Red Rock Ford in Williston. You gave him the opportunity to do what he loved - drive new Fords!