Leslie Homer Hansen, Jr. Obituary (1941 - 2015)

1941 ~ 2015 Leslie Homer Hansen passed away quietly and peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 11th, 2015. He lived a full and active life. Les was the father of 5 children, 3 stepchildren, 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was loved and admired by his family and friends for his kind and generous spirit. Les was a skilled contractor, an avid horsemen, and he played and coached baseball for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors and loved to attend the sporting events of his talented children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family is grateful for the many fond memories they share. Born in Graceville, MN to Elsie Lorraine Hanson and Leslie Andrew Hansen, Sr. on June 17th, 1941. Les grew up in Browns Valley MN in a large family; he had 3 brothers and 8 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 of his sisters and 3 of his brothers. He is survived by three sisters, Christine Peterson, MN, Sandra Perkins, Norwood, OH, Linda Fairbanks, Lancaster, CA, his wife, Patricia Hansen, former wife, Joan Hansen and their children: Timothy John Hansen of Corona, CA, Tammy Lorraine Wallace (Thomas) of Central Point, OR Todd Eugene Hansen (Molly) of Bakersfield, CA, Teresa Marie Rollins of Magna, Utah and Tonya Lyn Jensen (Marc) of Yucaipa, CA. Step children, Colleen (Roger) Cook, of West Jordan, Utah, Shaun (Jeanne) May Mineola, Texas and Melody Mitchell West Valley City, Utah. Friends and family are encouraged to post thoughts, memories and photos here as we fondly remember the life of Les Hansen. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107