Harry "Skip" Hanna

On March 16, 2017, Harry “Skip” Hanna passed away at home with his family by his side; not coincidentally, Mt. Etna erupted the same day. Skip was born on Aug. 1, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, and moved to Scott Valley at age 12. Skip graduated from Etna High School and went on to Oregon State University. He studied animal husbandry and was a four-year letterman on the varsity crew team. While there, he met his wife, Dawn. After graduation, Skip joined the Navy and served for two years as a corpsman. Stationed in Japan, he passed the time by giving penicillin shots to Marines and playing football. Skip married Dawn in 1957 and had four children. He and his brother, Tony, started Hanna Bros. Ranch, which has continued operation into the next generation. Skip was also a professional cartoonist and was a contributor to numerous western publications. He created several iconic logos, including ones for the Siskiyou Golden Fair and the Scott Valley Pleasure Park. As an active member of the community, Skip served on the Siskiyou Golden Fair board for over 30 years, was on the Etna Elementary School board for over 20 years, and was also a part of a variety of other community organizations. Often seen wearing a Hawaiian shirt, Skip was known for his kindness, sense of humor and spirit of adventure. He was a hell of a cowboy. He had a love for horses, trips to the mountains, western art, and Baja adventures – both on land and sea. But, what he loved most was his wife and family. His mother, Elinore Danielson, and granddaughter, Rachel Hanna, preceded him in death. Skip is survived by his wife, Dawn; brother, Tony (Mary Ann); stepfather, Jorgen Danielson; children, Stacie (George), Greg (Sherri), Grant (Veronica) and Judd (Regina); 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Etna United Methodist Church on Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Rachel Hanna Memorial Scholarship, through Scott Valley Scholarships, PO Box 352, Etna, CA 96027; or to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097.

Harry "Skip" Hanna

August 1, 1932 - March 16, 2017