LOGAN, UTAH: Sherman Hansen, 95, passed away in his sleep, September 19, 2007. Born 27 March 1914 in Spring City, Sanpete County, Utah, the eighth child of Lucy Isabelle Blain and Peter Alvin Hansen. Married Donna Mabel Davis, 21 June 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have three children, Vicki Mae (Gary) Swan (deceased), Garland; Don Alvin (Kayla) Hansen, Bountiful and Roy Sherman (Linda) Hansen, Aurora, CO. Donna died 31 October 1978, as they were planning their retirement years together.

On 8 December 1980 Sherman married Jessie Sue Ivie and welcomed her four children; Janice Yvonne (Deforrest) Smouse, Bountiful; Sherian Louise Wallace, Stansbury Park, UT; Vernon Creig (Melanie) Bloomfield, Archer City, TX and Garry Wallace (deceased). Their years together were filled with many happy hours of service in the church, travel, fishing and golf. Sue died eighteen years later on 8 December 1998 on their 18th wedding anniversary.

Sherman has one remaining brother Cliff (Melba) Hansen, 30 grandchildren, and 69 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchilren and six on the way. He has dedicated his life in service to his family, church, and community. His profession progressed from a 5th grade teacher at Wilson Elementary, Principal Wilson Elementary, Field Scout Executive, Principal Adams Elementary, and Principal of the Logan Junior High where he retired in the spring of 1979. He has had a distinguished career and received many awards, recognitions and held many honorary positions.

Sherman, you have been an example of goodness and love. You have taught us and touched our hearts. You have earned our trust and confidence. You cared about our successes. You rejoiced with us in our accomplishments. You were sensitive to our needs and desires. You have been a true leader, husband, father and friend. We’ll really miss you, your shoulder to lean on, your guidance, your understanding, your good judgment, and your sense of humor. Thank you, and may the Lord’s choices blessing be yours.

Services will be Saturday, September 22, 12 noon, Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan. Family and friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a. m. Interment will be Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at Allen Mortuaries.