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Finn Hansen Obituary
Finn graduated from West High School. He married Norine Brown April 26, 1963 in the Manti LDS Temple. Norine passed away July 20, 1989. He married Marijo Estey August 2, 1990 in the Jordan River LDS Temple.
Finn was a member of the Utah National Guard for over 20 years and was a recipient of the Minuteman Award. He worked at Questar retiring after 30 years. He enjoyed being involved in track and field competitions. He measured the Deseret News Marathon for 26 years. He also volunteered in the 1984, 1996 and 2002 Olympics. He was inducted in to the USA Track and Field Association Hall of Fame in 2009.
Finn was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a young man he served a mission in Denmark and later with Marijo in the West Virginia mission. He served in several callings including in bishoprics and as a ward and stake clerk. After retirement he loved family history work and shared his passion with others.
He is survived by his wife, Marijo; children, Christian (Jeanette), Lara, Erik (Kris); step-daughter, Robin (Rich) Tanasi; step-sons, Trey Picou, Matt Picou; 10 grandchildren; brothers, John (Karen) Hansen, Keith Hansen; sister, Carol (Richard) Benson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Norine.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 5th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center, 6890 So. Whitmore Way. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Finn Hansen
Robert Nielsen
September 13, 2015
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Finn "The Great Dane". Along with working together for many years we shared a deep passion for genealogical research. Finn was an energetic motivated man with a true gift in supporting so many people and projects that he enjoyed. His is an example to all that seek to serve their fellow men. I will treasure our time and discussions forever.
Lane Dowell
September 11, 2015
Finn,
You will be in my heart forever. It is not often one encounters such a person as you. You were a mentor and a friend. I owe my career as a USATF Official, in large party, to you. Your patience and expertise teaching me subtle ins and outs of our beloved Hammer are something I have tried to pass on to others.
God Bless You...
Lane and Deanna
Kent Jorgensen
September 8, 2015
Finn you will be missed! Thank you so much for your service in helping the Cottonwood Heights Stake with the Stake Conference webcasts. I have enjoyed working with you with the Stake technology and at Questar. My condolences to the family. May you feel the peace of our Savior's love to comfort you.
September 4, 2015
Dear Marijo and Family,
I was so shocked to read about Finn. I'm so sorry.
Love and Sympathy from a Cousin,
Jackie F. Robinson
Christopher Hansen
September 4, 2015
From my childhood I remember Finn as the shinny-headed bald man who would walk up and down the isles in sacrament meeting taking an inventory of all of us in his little note-pad like an official government agent. I often wondered where all his "secrete" information he was taking went or what was done with it. Anyway, I have lots of memories of Finn and his great family from my youth. Those were a lot of years ago. I remember he was a great man. My condolences to Christian, Lara, and Eric who I all knew well.
September 4, 2015
Finn was a great man and a great friend. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard and Carol Lasson
September 4, 2015
We are sadden to hear that Finn had passed away. Our deepest condolences to your family. -Sally Morck and Family
September 4, 2015
To the Hansen family, our most sincere condolences from the Utah High School Activities Association family. Finn was a starter for the state cross-country and track and field meets for many years, as well as serving as a referee for those events also. He was a giant of a man in the running sports, as his Hall of Fame status shows. He will be missed and his efforts will never be forgotten.
Our best,
Evan Excell, Executive Director, retired and the rest of the staff at the UHSAA
Jeff West
September 4, 2015
Finn was a man of integrity and always stood up for what was right and what he believed. A friend, co-worker and a lunch pal that will be missed. Hope you are finding the next great place to enjoy a meal..
Kelvyn & Laurie Cullimore
Kelvyn Cullimore
September 3, 2015
We have lost a great one. I have enjoyed my relationship with Finn and his family for decades. I am disappointed we will be out of town for the viewing and funeral. Our love to the family. He was a man of great faith and exemplified hard work through a life of service. An excellent example of what a citizen of Cottonwood Heights should be!!!
Randy & Betty Palmer
September 3, 2015
My deepest condolences!. Finn was always true, never deviated. My deepest respect and gratitude for the life he lived and the example he set. Will miss him.
Darle Taylor
September 3, 2015
My condolences to Finn's family. I worked at the Family History Center with him and was so sad to hear of his passing. He always kept us all updated on new websites and tools to use for Family History Research. We will certainly miss him!
Kerry Price
September 3, 2015
Finn was a great friend, co-worker, fellow Cougar and longtime Oamlb'er. He always had a smile, a good joke and a great sense of humor. We'll miss you, Finn.
Mary-Jane Jex
September 3, 2015
Sorry to hear about Finn's passing. He was a real gentle man and I loved his jokes a lot. You have my sincere sympathy.
vaughn smith
September 3, 2015
Finn was a great scout in the 20th ward, A excellent leader in standards and morals the avenues was a better place to grow up in because of Finn. Thank you
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