Keith Andresen Hansen

Keith Andersen Hansen

BRIGHAM CITY - After a lengthy illness, Keith A. Hansen of Brigham City passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Pioneer Nursing Facility on Monday, November 22, 2010.

Keith was born August 12, 1927, in Salt Lake City to Wilford Abraham and Helene Andresen Hansen. He attended public school in Salt Lake City and graduated early from West High School
to join the Merchant Marines at the age of 16. Later he joined the US Marine Corps and finally, the US Army Corps. of Engineers. Keith was honorably discharged in October of 1946.

Keith married Maurine Elsmore on November 27, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. He attended Utah State University, graduating in 1951 in the top 25 percent of his class with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. While in college, he was affiliated with the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and served as president during 1950-51. He was also a member of Sigma Tau, an honorary fraternity for those who maintained the highest achievements while in the pursuit of their engineering degree.

After being released from Army service, Keith worked in Aurora, MN. and then in Salt Lake City, Utah. Keith then moved his family to Brigham City in 1956. There he founded Hansen and Associates, a successful engineering and land surveying business. Keith was the Brigham City Engineer for nearly 25 years. He was an active member of his community and played an important role in the development of Brigham City.

Keith was a high priest in the Brigham City 14th Ward. Over the years he held various church positions, but his favorite was working with the young men in the Scouting program.

The Hansens have six children: Sharon Williams, Brigham City; Lynda (John) Nielsen, Perry;
Carolyn (Gus, deceased) Schade, Brigham City; Greg (Sandy) Hansen, Perry; Brad (Val) Hansen, Perry, and Jeff (Natalie) Hansen, Wellsville. They have 17 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 14th Ward Chapel, 650 Anderson Dr., Brigham City, UT.

Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
November 26, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City 14th Ward Chapel
650 Anderson Dr.
Brigham City, UT 84302
November 27, 2010
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
November 27, 2010