John Woodruff Hansen

BRIGHAM CITY - John Woodruff "Woody" Hansen, 88, was born, raised, and will rest in Brigham City. He was born on July 6, 1917 to Alexander and Wanda Hansen. He passed away on Peach Day, Saturday, September 10, 2005.

He married Norma Eliason on May 1, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1944 to 1946.

He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1937, lettering in football, basketball, baseball, track, and adagio dancing. He served as sophomore class president and during his senior year was Boy's League president. He also played football at Weber State College. He was a semi-pro baseball player for the Brigham City Peaches and in 1938 pitched against Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige at Reese Pioneer Park.

He retired as head custodian at Box Elder High School in 1983 after 30 years of service. He also provided maintenance services for many other local businesses and churches. He was a master locksmith and clockmaker. He could fix anything and often did so free of charge.

He was a graduate of the Box Elder High School LDS Seminary. He served as a stake and ward clerk for many years and was a High Priest in the Brigham City 4th Ward.

He is survived by Norma, his wife of 63 years, 4 children: Susan (Charlie) Rand, Harvard, IL; Steve (Jlene) Hansen, Logan, UT; Daunis (Chad) Wright, Salem, UT; and Jeralynn (Rob) Bishop, Brigham City, UT; 17 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister (Sylvia Raile, St. Francis, KS) and a brother (Eric, Salt Lake City).

He was preceded in death by a brother (Andy) and two sisters (Mary and Pearl).

The funeral will be held on Friday, September 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City LDS 4th Ward (25 North 300 East). Friends may call on Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary (205 South 100 East), and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the 4th Ward church.

The family appreciates the care, kindness, and love shown by the administration and staff of the Pioneer Care Center.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
September 15, 2005
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City 4th Ward Chapel
25 North 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
September 16, 2005
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
September 16, 2005