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Kay Hansen Obituary
1923 ~ 2014
Murray, Utah-Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on November 7, 2014. Kay was born June 20, 1923 to Clarence and Etta May Jensen Hansen in Fountain Green, Utah. He graduated from Moroni High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for almost 3 years. Two of those years were spent in the South Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1945. He married Margaret Davenport on June 4, 1945 in the Manti Temple.
Kay's career was in the mechanical trade as a plumber, welder and pipe fitter. He became a successful mechanical contractor starting in 1960. He was president of Allied Plumbing and Heating for over 30 years. Kay served as a director and president of the Utah Mechanical Contractor's Association. He was also director and president of the Western States Mechanical Association. He served on many committees for the apprenticeship program of plumbing, heating and pipe fitting. He served on the Utah State Plumbing Board for 5 years. He was very active in the union and remained a union contractor.
As a kind and generous man, Kay made sure the family remained close and often planned family reunions and sister's, parties, fish dinners, family vacations and traveling the world. He was "well above average" and loved every opportunity to share his opinions and give great advice.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, children: Gene, Carey Joy (Lloyd) Simpson, James (Darlene), Hal (Lori), Mark, Lynn (Rina), 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his five siblings: Jewell (Elwin) Goble, Jessie (Raymond) Sudweeks, Willard (Norma) Hansen, Iona (Kenneth) Sperry and Gordon (Chloanelle) Hansen.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at the Millcreek 8th Ward, 4558 South 600 East, SLC. A viewing will be prior to the service from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Interment at Lake Hills Memorial Park, 10055 South State Street, Sandy, Utah.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kay Hansen
Jody Smith
December 8, 2014
I met Kay in 1970 as he and Margaret were friends with my In-Laws, Del and Rose Thorsness. I have Kay to thank for putting a good word in for me when I applied for the Pipe Trades Apprenticeship program at Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 19 in 1970. I am so very blessed to have had Kay mentor me into a career that has lasted 44 yrs. Kay was a very brilliant businessman and contractor. Kay was a man of extreme integrity and the most charismatic person I have ever known. My condolences go out to Margaret and all of her and Kay's children. Kay, the pleasure is all mine having the opportunity to call you Friend. You will forever be missed.
William H. Rufener
November 19, 2014
Dear Kay
I was so blessed to see You and Grandma this summer, you were the same Loving faces I remember as a child. I will always be grateful for the hospitality and kindness you have offered my family and I. As a child I remember visiting your house in Murray and playing in the basement. I can still remember how it smelled (It smelled good, the upstairs seemed to always smell of fresh paint) and the marble machine. You are lucky I ever left. I remember your son Hal and Lori teaching me to water ski at East Canyon Reservoir, I don't think I got any better. I am especially grateful for your son James. He taught me how to run pipe and the value of a great sense of humor. Both have served me well through the years. I love you and look forward to seeing you again.
P.S. I'm sorry I burned up your tiller. My dear sister Carol probably covered for me, you should've kicked my butt. Love You.
Kristin Hansen Graves
November 14, 2014
Dearest Uncle Kay you were truly above average. I loved being at your home where there was always laughter and great food. You kept your eye on me after my dad died and you were truly wonderful. So giving of your time, even coming to Seattle to visit. I love you and miss you and wish a happy reunion with you and your family in the eternities. Love Kristin Hansen Graves
Audrey Goble Perry
November 12, 2014
May you rest in peace Uncle Kay.
Elizabeth Watson
November 10, 2014
So sorry. Thinking of you. Hugs, Elizabeth Watson
Dick Fjeldsted
November 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
November 10, 2014
Our condolences to the Hansen Family. Our respect and love go out to Kay who, like our parents, made their's the Greatest Generation. May the hearts of those who remain be comforted at this time by our loving Father in Heaven who hears our prayers and has a perfect plan.
Mary Kaye & John Thornton
(Gene & Sally's Friends)
November 9, 2014
I have wonderful memories of coming over to your house as a child, watching the 4 of you play cards.
Judy "Thorsness" Peoples
JT and Mary Jo O'Neal
November 9, 2014
I haven't stopped remembering often with a smile, our one of a kind Uncle Kay, since I heard about his passing. Our love, prayers and sympathy to our dear Aunt Margaret and wonderful cousins as you make plans for his service. We wish we could be with you, unfortunately we are at Greg's in Washington state. Much love,
Clark Peterson
November 9, 2014
Sad to hear that Kay passed away. He was a great guy and a good friend. I was always relieved and delighted to have Kay on my projects. I knew things would be done right without any hassle and, if we did have any issues, we could easily work them out. Kay's work ethic, witty observations, business ethics and good old 'common sense' made working with him a fun educational experience for all of us. I really admired Kay, and learned a lot working with him over the years. I never met a soul who didn't like Kay !
Marie Allred Burdette
November 9, 2014
I have always loved Uncle Kay so much. He and Aunt Marge have always made me feel like they cared and I was important to them... I will miss him a lot. They are both so generous with their love and attention. My Grandma Iona must be the happiest girl around, though! She adored him and he had to be the world's best big brother to her! I wish I could be there Wednesday. Lots of love to Aunt Marge and all of you. -- Marie (Jill's daughter)
November 9, 2014
Dear Margaret and family
Sue and I were sorry to hear of Kay's passing this past Friday. You two have been great neighbors and Ward members which we count among our rich blessings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Sue Berry and Dorothy Moser
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