Lewis Kim Hanson

Lewis Kim Hanson, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2026, at his home.

Kim was born March 4, 1956, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Lewis Dick Hanson and Jesse Arlene Fullmer Hanson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He also attended BYU in Provo, UT where he was on the archery team.

On February 17, 1978, he married Dawn Mechling in Idaho Falls, ID. Together, they had four children, Lewis James, Jason, Jared, and Christa. They were later divorced. On October 22, 2011, he married Marcy Jill Jensen in Idaho Falls, ID. Kim and Marcy made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Kim worked as a school library book salesman. Kim and Marcy both enjoyed traveling and exploring the outdoors after he retired.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a 2-year mission in Berlin, Germany. He also served as Elders Quorum President, a young men's leader, ward clerk and then gospel doctrine teacher. He enjoyed archery, fly fishing, as well as excelled in debate and drama in high school. He especially enjoyed all sports and coaching his children's basketball teams. He was considered a "Human Encyclopedia" with a large knowledge of many topics. His love of books led him to be a published author.

Kim is survived by his wife, Marcy Hanson of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Lewis James (Hollie) Hanson of Salt Lake City, UT, son, Jason (Jamie) Hanson of Herriman, UT, son, Jared (Brandi) Hanson of Russellville, KY, daughter, Christa (Riley) Morrill of West Jordan, UT; sister, Tammie (Mike) Rumsey of Rigby, ID; brother, Michael (Trina) Hanson of Boise, ID, brother, Paul (Diana) Hanson of Idaho Falls, ID; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Arlene Hanson; sisters, Marsha Marie Hanson, and Shauneen Dial; and grandfather, Charlie “Pops” Hanson.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services.