Gwen was born September 27, 1953 at Dr. Wallington’s clinic in Walden, Colorado to Vester Eugene and Loujine Beatrice (Young) Shuler. Gwen graduated salutatorian from North Park High School in 1971 and attended University of Northern Colorado where she met her husband, lifelong friend, Kirk Lloyd Hanson. Gwen and Kirk were married at the Brownlee Ranch in Walden on June 27, 1972. Jodi Jean was born October 19, 1973 followed by Deanna Dawn on July 22, 1976. Gwen and Kirk lived in Saguache, CO and Carpenter, WY before returning to Walden permanently in 1978. In 1980, Gwen began her career with the North Park School District as a Special Education ParaProfessional. She continued in her position until she retired in 2014. In addition, Gwen was a Youth Conservation Corp leader for several summers at Arapahoe Wildlife. Gwen was a member of the North Park Community Church, the North Park Medical Board, and Cowbelles. Gwen adored her home and her family, and invested most of her time in them. Other interests include women’s bible studies, moose wildlife and good jokes. She loved teaching and helping all people, but especially enjoyed the kids she had at the school.
Gwen is preceded in death by her father Vester Eugene Shuler.
Gwen is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kirk, her daughters: Jodi (Tim) Puckett and Deanna (Jay) Allard; two grandchildren: Donald Lee and JayAnna Pearl Allard; her mother Loujine, and her brother Carl (Patty) Shuler along with a large extended family.
Funeral service for Gwen will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at North Park Community Church in Walden. Visitation will be an hour before at the church. Allnutt Funeral Services of Loveland is entrusted with the arrangements. There is a Memorial set up in Gwen's name at gofundme.com. Please visit www.AllnuttLoveland.com to share your remembrances of Gwen.
