Harold Ben ‘Buck’ Hassan, 65

Harold Ben “Buck” Hassan rode into the sunset on Feb. 15, 2020. He was born May 24, 1954, to Irene and Ben Hassan, in Missoula, Mont. His early years were spent in and around Newport, Wash., where Buck learned, at a very young age, to ride and break horses on the family ranch. He had a love of horses and the heart of a cowboy that stayed with him through the remainder of his life.

Buck graduated from Lakeland High School, Rathdrum, Idaho, in 1972. Later he married Sharlene Boyd and lived in Helena, Mont. They had two children. He worked on many ranches around Ronan, Mont., until recently moving to Pinehurst, Idaho. He had a passion for country music and was rarely seen without his guitar and even entertained at some local establishments.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Hassan; grandparents Joe and Marie Klawitter and his son, Brandon Hassan. He is survived by his mother, Irene Berg; brothers Jim (Debbie) Hassan and Ryan (Donna) Hassan; sister, Elizabeth Comfort and son, Kyle Robbins; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

No services are planned at this time.