Jay D. Hansen

1925 - 2016

1925 ~ 2016
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away August 24, 2016. Jay, the oldest of six children, was born in Logan, Utah on April 21, 1925 to Neils Hyrum Hansen and Angeline Welker Hansen. At the age of 5 he and his family moved to Holladay, Utah. In 1943 Jay graduated from Granite High School and immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he was assigned to a B-17 flight-test crew. After WWII he served an LDS mission in the Southern States Mission. As a missionary he traveled to Cuba to report on factors that would affect missionary activity there. On November 5, 1948 Jay married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Jean Williams. Together they had four children: Karen, David, Stephen and Jon. Jay was a devoted partner to his sweetheart, and a loving and generous father. He embraced his role as grandfather with joy and enthusiasm and treasured each great-grandchild. A real estate broker and developer by profession, Jay spent an equal amount of time trying to improve his community and the lives of the young men around him. From 1953 to 1965 Jay and his father were home builders, building 790 homes throughout the Salt Lake Valley and he served as president of the Home Builders Association in 1963. He continued as a real estate broker until he retired at the age of 90. A legendary Boy Scout leader, Jay served as Scout Master of Troop 391 for 18 years followed by 14 years as leader of the 11 year olds. Jay kept his scouts very active by building towers & teepees in his back yard, monthly camping trips plus an annual "adventure camping trip" as well as many other activities. During his scouting career he received several awards and recognition including the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver. Through scouting Jay was a positive influence on the lives of countless young men. He had an unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and cherished his membership in the LDS Church giving a lifetime of service in many capacities.
Jay is survived by his wife Peggy; children Karen (Dan), David, Jon (Barb); grandchildren Dagny (David), Andra (Peter), Jono (Rebekah); great grandchildren Samuel, Megan, Cora and Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his son Stephen.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View 8th Ward, 4395 South Albright Drive, Holladay, Utah. Friends and family may visit on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive and at the church Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Our family would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for the love and support from Jay's friends & neighbors, with a special thank you to Dr. Gregory Parkin.