On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, C. Scott Hansen, devoted husband and father, left his earthly family to join his parents in Heaven. He passed away surrounded in love at the age of 85.
Scott was born on September 9, 1934 in Spring City, Utah to Catherine (Draper) and Waldo (Jimmy) Hansen. Scott was a financier as a profession but began his career as a furniture artisan. He married his eternal love, Joyce Tucker, in the Salt Lake Temple on November 23, 1955. They lovingly raised two sons, David and Larry, and five daughters, Kathy, Mindy, Lisa, Lynne, and Holly.
Scott was a true Renaissance man with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, passion for teaching the youth, and cherished family. He loved history, studying Spanish, genealogy, music, was an avid sports fan, and pitched a baseball fast enough to knock the catcher down. Scott was known for his smile, quick wit, and charisma. He was loving, kind, and selfless. Some of his most treasured moments were spent listening to laughter as he threw his children and grandchildren over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, counted their ribs, and entrusted them with the serious job of taste testing various flavors of ice cream. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, served in the Southern States Mission, and various church callings including counselor in the bishopric, bishop, and temple ordinance worker in Mesa and Gilbert Temples. Scott’s presence on earth was like a pebble dropped into a pond, intersecting and touching hearts like countless ripples.
Scott was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Bonnie, brother LaVoy (Toy), step-brothers Delno and Roy. He is survived by his wife Joyce, seven children, brother Jack and wife Thea, sister Erlene, sister Gail and her husband Joseph, 29 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
The immediate family will hold a private memorial service to express their love and honor his life on July 4, 2020. He will be interred at Spring City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Beautiful
Enjoyed reading all the
things I didn’t know about him as well as the things that I saw that were so evident in his life. He will be missed in the Freestone Park Ward.
This obituary is spot on, but there is no way for it to say enough about this dear friend to many. It could go on and on for pages and not say enough. What a great example he has been to me in every way. A true disciple of Jesus Christ. Many await his healthy handshake and loving smile. Godspeed. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Bro. Hansen was one in a million❣️ There was never a time that he didn’t go out of his way to acknowledge me. I loved this man & his sincere friendship. He and Joyce are the perfect example of “The Perfect Couple” they exude love❣️ I will miss you dearly my friend❣️❤️🤍💙