Gerald Hansen

1928 ~ 2011
Gerald R. (Dick) Hansen passed away Sept 7th, 2011 in La Verkin Utah surrounded by his loved ones. Born on Oct. 8, 1928 in Salt Lake City Utah to Earnest R Hansen and Gertrud Perry. Then later married Joleen Strickley Hansen Feb. 6th, 1953 in SLC, UT and sealed in the L.A Temple in 1965, he was her sweetheart and soul mate.
Father of: Danny R, Terry Dean, Jerry Lee and Lisa Hansen, Robin Jean and Mike Bell, also to Patricia Brinkerhoff and Ricky Hansen from a previous marriage. Brother of: Marcele Spears, Larraine Hansen, Don and Ron Hansen.
Dick was loved by everyone and he loved them all so very much. He touched the lives of many and could always put a smile on your face.
He was a wonderful Husband, a loving father, and amazing Grandfather. Dick served in the U.S Navy from 1946-1948
He lived with his surviving wife in SLC, UT. for 32 years then later moved to La Verkin, UT, where he lived for 14 years. He lived a wonderful and full life.
He is survived by his wife Joleen, Son Jerry (Lisa), Daughter Robin (Mike) Bell, Patricia (Larry) Brinkerhoff, Ricky Hansen, his sister Marcele Spears, his 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Viewing will be held at Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary on September 8, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday September 9, 2011 at LaVerkin City.