Wallace Hanson

WALLACE HANSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Wallace David Hanson, 77, a retired industrial hygienist, died from complications related to Guillain-Barre Disease (C.I.D.P.) on May 2, 2007, at his home. He was under care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. He was born December 31, 1929, the 10th child of Nels Gustave and Isabelle DeRome Hanson. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1948. He joined the U.S. Navy in September of that same year. He married Mary Moulton May 21, 1952, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He was the father of four daughters and one son. They lived primarily in Lewisville, Rexburg and Idaho Falls. He worked at the Idaho Nuclear Engineering Laboratory in Arco for over 30 years as an industrial hygienist, retiring in January, 1995. In 1972, he served as president of the Pacific Northwest Industrial Hygiene Association. In 1973 he served as a director for the same organization. He received specialized training in Industrial Toxicology and Occupational Control of Hazardous Materials, Industrial Ventilation and Industrial Hygiene Engineering. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served for eight years in the bishopric, as a high counselor, and in many other capacities. He also served a full-time LDS mission with his wife in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for 18 months. Survivors include: Wife: Mary Hanson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen (Michael) Fullmer, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Gail (David) Teerlink, Everett, WA Daughter: Ronda (Douglas) Kingsford, Logan, UT Daughter: Jeri (Casey) Hansen, Mesa, AZ Brother: Robert Hanson, St. George, UT Sister: Gertrude Beck, Coeur D'Alene, ID Sister: Blanche Hanson, Duluth, MN 21 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Larren, his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Building, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Dale Madsen of the Idaho Falls Westhill Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Lewisville Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. ----------------------------------------- Condolences sent on-line: Pam Tolman Jones richardandpam230@ hotmail.com Mary and Girls, Sorry to hear about Wallace. I have fond memories of growing up when you lived in Lewisville, of babysitting the girls and Mary teaching me in mutual. You have quite a posterity to be proud of. Wally was such fun to know. It was great seeing both of you a few years back. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts at this time. Mardi Jo Madsen Millar Parkinson Sister Hanson: I don't know if you will remember me, but I am Jo and Morris Madsen's daughter Mardi Jo. I noticed the obit for Wally in the paper this morning and will not be able to come to the mortuary, so I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you at this time. I have very fond memories of the two of you when you lived in the ward. I am so sorry to hear about Wally's passing and wanted you to know that I was am holding you in a special place in my heart. Mardi