Kypp Russell Hansen

Kypp Russell Hansen was born on Feb. 18, 1972, in Butte to Russ and Kathy Hansen. Kypp left this world on April 10, 2014. Kypp graduated from Sentinel High School. Kypp married Mandy Guthrie on June 9, 2001. Together Kypp and Mandy created a beautiful family which included Hunter Joseph Guthrie and Mckayla Oakley Hansen, adding Kwincy Bella Hansen on Feb. 8, 2002 and Steeler Russell Hansen on June 30, 2004.

Kypp excelled at everything he tried. Kypp began his Hall of Fame sports career at 11 by playing in the Major Little League World Series in San Bernardino, Calif. In high school Kypp was a two sport athlete. For football Kypp was a two time first team All-State wide receiver. Kypp's record for receptions stood until 2012. Kypp completed his football career by participating in the East West Shrine game and scoring a 74 yard touchdown. In basketball Kypp was a two time All-State and three time All-Conference shooting guard. Kypp left Sentinel as the second leading scorer in Sentinel history. For all of his achievements in basketball and football Kypp was placed in the Sentinel Hall of Fame and his name will always be on the record books in both sports.

Kypp loved life. He was passionate about his children, family, and friends. He loved football, basketball, baseball and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved his children above all else and was an incredibly proud father.

Kypp's incredible love and kindness has created a large number of family and friends who have rallied behind him. Kypp will be deeply missed. Kypp changed many lives with his incredible heart, hard work, and passion for everything he did. Please come celebrate his amazing life with us at Sovereign Hope, (formerly SHEC) 1919 North Ave. W. on Monday, April 14 at 3 p.m. Reception to follow. All are welcome.

The family requests that donations and gifts be given in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to the Kypp Hansen Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo. Donations will be used for the well-being and college funds of his children.

Kypp is preceded in death by his father-in-law Martin Guthrie. Kypp leaves behind his mother Kathy Hansen; his father Russell Hansen; his wife Mandy Guthrie; his children, Hunter Joseph Guthrie, Mckayla Oakley Hansen, Kwincy Bella Hansen and Steeler Russell Hansen; his sister Cheri Hansen and her fiancé Peter Breuer along with Cheri's children, Chazz and Chantelle Grey, his sister Toni Massey and husband Todd along with their children, Gage, Piper and Rafe Massey; and his brother Chad Hansen.
Read Kypp Hansen's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.