Walter Ernest Hanks

Walter Ernest Hanks, 84, of Grover, Utah, left this earthly life surrounded by his family on June 23, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1938, to Urban Van and Lena Gwen Allen Hanks. He grew up in Grover, Utah, with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Walt married his sweetheart, Shirley Chappell from Lyman, Utah, in the Manti Temple, on October 10, 1964. Together they had 6 children that they loved and adored. Walt served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint in the Cook Islands. Upon his return is worked for the U.S. Forest Service for over 30 years before retiring. Walt earned a bachelor’s degree in Range Science from Utah State University. Walt loved farming, which he devoted a lifetime to, genealogy, temple work, and spending time with his family. Walt is survived by his wife Shirley of 58 years, son Kerry (Christine) Hanks, daughter Becky (Eric) Rebentisch, son Corey (Annaleesa) Hanks, son Darcy (Carrie) Hanks, daughter Hayley Hanks, daughter Angela Hanks, sister Mary Ellen Potter, sister Raema Christensen, 23 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Walt was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all. Walt was preceded in death by his father Urban Van Hanks, his mother Lena Gwen Hanks, and brothers Gordon, Sterling, and Maynard Hanks. A special thanks to Springer Turner Funeral Home for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at 89 E Main Street, Torrey, Utah. A viewing will be from 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. on the same day. Walt will be laid to rest at the Grover Cemetery following the funeral services. Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.