ELMO-Darold Hansen, age 83, passed away on Sept. 20, 2011.He was born in Columbia, Utah on July 23, 1928 to Ben and Liza Hansen. He was the second of seven children. He married his sweetheart Henrietta Hansen on Jan. 3, 1953.
He served in the Korean War during 1950-1952. He was very patriotic and honored his country. He loved his family and was always interested in knowing what was going on in their lives. He was a good father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and we will all miss his many stories and his gift of gab. Dad was a farmer and rancher for most of his life. He also worked in several of the coal mines and for the Emery County Road Department.
He is survived by his loving companion, Henrietta Hansen, children: JoAnn Jeffs, Castle Dale; Kirk (Nancy) Hansen, Cleveland; Lori (Ben) Brady, Elmo; Hans Hansen, Elmo; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, brothers: Arvel (Georgena) Hansen, Glen (Colleen) Hansen, Marvin (Reba) Hansen, and sister, Verda Minchey, and sisters-in-law, Merlin (Lamar) Bishop and Leora Hansen.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Liza Hansen, son, Darold Lee Hansen, son-in-law, Jay Jeffs, and brother, Aron Hansen
Graveside services were held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Elmo Town Cemetery. A viewing was held on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Elmo LDS Church. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Darold at www.fausettmortuary.com.
Darold Hansen
"Darold Hansen"