Jim D. Hansen

Richfield, Utah - Our kind and beloved husband, father and grandfather, James Delano Hansen, age 75, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Provo, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1937 in Richfield, Utah, a son of James Eugene and Hettie Leona Buckley Hansen. Jim graduated from South Sevier High School, Class of 1955. He joined the Navy and served his country from 1956 to 1959. Jim worked as an electrician at the University of Utah Medical Center, and when he moved back to Richfield, he worked as a Police Officer for Richfield City and then for the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department. Jim married Sharlene (Charlie) Clarice Gross, July 6, 2002 in Richfield, Utah. He was a member of the Richfield Elks Lodge, BPOE #2420. He enjoyed ATV rides and leading the ATV Jamboree parade carrying the American Flag. Jim loved playing his guitar and singing. He has always been blessed to have the wonderful gift of music and the amazing ability to share it with others, bringing lots of joy into their lives. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlie Hansen of Richfield; his daughter, Jody and her husband, David Cox of Manti; grandchildren: Mike Simmons of Manti; Ned and Brandi Sorenson of Richfield; Greg and Shanda Owens of Monroe; Jeremy and Teisha Anderson of Manti; Melissa, Mallory and Nicholas Hansen, all of Martinez, California; step-children: Mickie and Scott Moore of Magna; Jada Bradley, Tina and Troy Peterson, all of Latyon; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Danny james Hansen; two brothers and one sister: Jay Alvin Hansen, Bud Aaron Hansen and Jurene Southern. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the Richfield Elks Lodge, 1955 South Cove View Road in Richfield. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the Elks Lodge, Saturday from 1l:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the VFW Sevier Post #505 and the Utah Honors Guard will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.