William Hansen Dursteler

1945 - 2017

1945 ~ 2017
Stansbury Park, UT-William Hansen Dursteler was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed away peacefully at home November 11, 2017, from complications associated with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Donna Dursteler. Will was a man who loved our Savior Jesus Christ and modeled his life after the Savior loving and serving others. He served 2 years in the Northern States Mission and was honored to serve as the assistant to the mission president. Will graduated from BYU with his Bachelors of Science degree and continued his path of learning earning a Master's degree in business management from Webster's College of St. Louis, Missouri. He spent 10 years in the Air Force and flew T-37's. He was proud to serve his country as a First Lieutenant and base supply officer. Will met the love of his life Helena Marie Ray while he was life guarding at BYU. They were sealed in the Logan Temple and celebrated 45 amazing years together. Will was an incredible father to his 8 children including Becky, Julie, Wyatt, Tricia, Drake, Kristie, Joey, and Sam; and was a beloved grandfather to his eighteen grandchildren.
Dad was "A Man of Faith and Family!" He devoted his whole life to his family and to serving others in the church and temple. He served close to 15 years between the Salt Lake Temple and Jordan River Temple. Dad was a man who was loved by all who knew him. He knew how to make you laugh. He was a kind and gracious man that made you feel important. Please join us in a celebration of his life.
A viewing will be held Friday November 17, 2017 at the Memorial Holladay~Cottonwood Mortuary 4670 South Highland Dr. from 6-8pm and Saturday, November 18 from 9am-10am at the Stansbury Park Ward Stake Center at 240 Interlochen Lane, Stansbury, UT. The funeral services will follow and be held from 10:30-12:00pm at the Stansbury Park Ward Stake Center. Graveside Services will be held at the Holladay Memorial Park Cemetery from 1-2pm at 4900 South Memory Lane in Holladay, UT. Memories may be shared at www.memorialutah.com