Don Franklin Hansen

Don Franklin Hansen rejoined his Father in Heaven on Jan. 8, 2010.



Don resided in Springville, Utah with his wife LaRayne where they raised three sons. Dad's schooling was at B.Y. High & Provo High School. He served our country for 8-years with the U.S. Navy. After his retirement from Geneva Steel/U.S.Steel, he spent many hours camping with friends and family, gardening, and caring for his yard which he truly loved. Dad won several awards for his beautiful yard and lighting displays at Christmas. (Dad's love of Christmas was as if he were still a little boy.) Dad loved to feed the birds in his yard.



Sports were a big part of Don's life as he coached baseball for many years, and also coached Bantam basketball. He always found time to follow his sons, grandkids, and great-grandkids to all of their sporting, dance and music events. Dad was known as "The Candy Man" as he always had a pocket full of candy for the kids around him and on the ball fields. Dad was a HUGE BYU fan and followed them daily.



We all found much enjoyment in our family camping outings. Who will ever forget Grandpa's harmonica around the campfire and what about the songs and the jokes. Dad had a song for every occasion. His skills as a handyman, mechanic, and inventor made him proud of his accomplishments. Dad loved all of his neighbors. Dad and mom were extraordinary dancers. Dad loved long rides in the car with mom. Most of all dad loved his wife LaRayne and their 59+ years of marriage. His devoted love for his children, 5-grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren was unmatched.



Don is survived by his wife LaRayne (Jensen) Hansen, his three boys Michael D. Hansen (Lori), Kelly J. Hansen, and Cary Dale Hansen (Debbie). Three sisters Verna Rae Blocker (Jake-deceased), Venice Mae Rogers (Robert-deceased), Gail Vernon (Larry-deceased) and three brothers DeLynn Hansen (Ireta), David Leon Hansen (Dixine), Jack Kent Hansen (Virginia).



Don was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elva Hansen, brothers Jerry Allen Hansen, Ted Hansen, and Terry Lee Hansen.



The family would like to thank Janet Lopez and the entire staff of First Choice Hospice Healthcare for their loving care for dad.



Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel, 211 E 200 S, Springville, UT. A viewing will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.