Russell James Hansen

1933 ~ 2020

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Jan. 7, 2021
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1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, UT
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    2:00 PM
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  • Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and the love of his life of 65 years LaVon on December 19, 2020 in Sandy, Utah at the age of 87. He was born September 23, 1933 in Midvale, Utah to James Odell Hansen and Belva Gillette Hansen. He married LaVon Duke August 8, 1955 in Victor, Idaho.
    He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, spending time with his family, playing the harmonica and working with wood. He had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke. He was known for always being kind and was loved by all who met him.
    Survived by his wife LaVon; his daughters Jackie Porter, Cindy Wilson, Sheri Hansen, Teri (Jeff) Cederholm, Heidi Hansen, Penny Poulson (Tyler); 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; his brother Darrell, sister LuAnne, sister Merilee, brother Ted and sister Vickie.
    Preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jimmy and Ed, sisters Marlene and Katherine, sons-in-law Steven Porter and Craig Peterson, brother-in-law Paul Maxfield, mother and father-in-law Bill and Verda Duke, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob and Afton Blanchard, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bud and Maxine Kohler.
    Private Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah, where there will be a visitation beginning at 12:30 pm.



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    I feel blessed that I was able to see my Uncle Russ in October. He was always so kind to me and I have very fond memories of him. He will be missed. Condolences to the family. Prayers to all of you as you go through this difficult time.


    - Kelly Burton-Strauss

    God rest your soul my dear brother Russell.
    Thank you for loving me and treating me so good! You have been always a wonderful part of my life! I will always remember you with love!
    Your baby sister Vicki Lynn!


    - Vicki Adams

    I’m sure going to miss you Russell. I’ll always remember the time we spent together fishing and hunting. Rest In Peace. Love you brother.


    - Ted Myrick

    I will always have fond memories of my handsome Uncle Russ, his good humor, quick wit and laugh. I remember when we were trying to make a 5:30 am flight, on our way to Florida and a Caribbean Cruise, and he got sprayed by a skunk right outside the door. We drove all the way to the airport with the windows down. We made our flight, but all our luggage smelled like a skunk when we got there!


    - Wendy Mullen

    Lavon and family, You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time. We pray you might find comfort in the memories of the life you have shared with Russ. We also hope you might find peace knowing he has gone home and is now free of all pain, illness and sadness. He would hope your hearts might be light and he will be anxiously waiting for the day you will be together again. Our love and prayers to you all!!


    - Janet & Randy Diwland

    To the Hansen Family,

    Out hearts are so sad of the loss of Russ. All of our thoughts are with you at the time of your sorrow. Tony and I will not be able to attend the service, we have planned to come and pay our respects to Russ later in the week. Our hearts are with you.

    The Christensen and Fannin Family


    - Carrie Fannin