Leonard Hansen

LEONARD HANSEN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Leonard L. Hansen, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 6, 2008, at Mallory House. He was under the care of Creekside Hospice. He was born January 29, 1931 in Teton City, Idaho, to Leslie Levere Hansen and Luella Thurza Bird Hansen. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from South Fremont High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Specialist Third Class. On December 4, 1952, he married Darline Elsie Dixon in St. Anthony, Idaho. He worked as a Security Inspector for the Department of Energy. He was a member of the American Legion. Leonard was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a seminary graduate in high school. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, gardening and playing the accordion. He also loved camping with his friends and family. Survivors include: Wife: Darline Hansen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Ellen Rowberry, Pocatello, ID Son: Mark Leonard Hansen, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Darwin (Karen) Hansen, Parker, ID Brother: Val (Sevola) Hansen, St. Anthony, ID Sister: Illa (Doyle) Marshall, Blackfoot, ID Sister: Betty (Scy) Sizer, Duluth, MN Sister: Elda Blackburn, Shelley, ID Grandchildren: Jennifer Hale and Jeremy Rowberry 4 Great Grandchildren: Donald and Vanessa Rowberry & Britney and Andrew Hale. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a brother, a son-in-law, and a great granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS 3rd Ward, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Nathan Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 12 Noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. --------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Jolene Herndon Darline, Ellen and the Hansen Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Jolene Herndon [Pearl Herndon's Daughter] Bryce Dixon Aunt Darline, We are so sorry for your loss just know we all love you and are here for you. Bryce, Pam, Tyson, Rachael, AJ,Gunner, Brenton & Olivia Dixon Linda Foster Herbst lrfh@msn.com Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and comfort you. Carmen Pruett carmenapruett@msn.com Darline, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I spoke to Ellen at the fair, and knew Leonard was not doing well. I think of you often, and hope you are doing well. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Affectionately, Carmen Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear Darline, Ellen, and Hansen Family Another star is brighter in Heaven with Leonard being there. I will always remember the good neighbors that you were when Bob and I lived in Island Park. May the wonderful memories that you share help to sustain you in this difficult time. My thought and prayers are with you. Love, Nita Cas e Joan Autry grandma9_6@q.com Darline and family, I wish there were something that I could do to help you through this, but I know that you each will feel your way. I love each of you and you are in my prayers. I will be there for you. I am so sorry for the sorrow that you have been through already and will still feel for some time. May the Lord always bless each of you. With love, Joan