G. DENNIS HANES

Geoffery Dennis Hanes, 53, died peacefully Aug. 29, 2010, in his home in Big Lake after less than a year of fighting cancer.

Dennis was born in Anchorage on April 23, 1957. His family homesteaded the end of Klatt Road.

He was an A&P mechanic specializing in sheet metal fabrication. He was considered an artist by his peers and received aircraft parts from all over the world to repair.

Dennis owned and operated his own business, Bush Aircraft Repair, for more 20 years with Nina Hanes, his wife and partner of 18 years.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and 7-year-old son. He is survived by his three daughters, Amanda, 20, Summer, 17 and Heather, 15. He is also survived by three sisters, Ramona Sines of Anchorage, Byra Ford and Mary Bell of Hawaii.

His family said Dennis was very proud of his girls and loved spending time with them. His home was always open to the local kids. He enjoyed the sound of a full house.

Services for Dennis will be held at Alaskan Heritage Funeral Home on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m., followed by private graveside services.