BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —David Alton Hansen, a 71-year-old resident of Burley, Idaho, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He was born October 25, 1952, in Rupert, Idaho, the seventh of eight children born to Rodney Alton and Zira Jean (Belnap) Hansen. He grew up working with his family on their potato farm in Paul, Idaho. He enjoyed playing basketball and church softball. He served in the Germany North Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon completion of his mission, he married Alice Anne Carey, December 18, 1976, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. He then earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, and an MBA from University of Utah. After graduating he went home to farm with his father, Rodney Hansen, brother, Bruce Hansen, and brother-in-law, Duane Hunt in the Paul area for Rodney Hansen Farms.  David and Alice made Burley their permanent home to raise their six children and were happily married for 48 years.

He loved being out on the farm, but his real enjoyment was being involved in the business management aspects.  He later began to split his time between the farm and the financial department for Mart Produce.

He was a kind, constant father and devoted husband. In addition to his family, he committed his heart and life to serving Jesus Christ. He served the Church in many positions at the stake and ward level. He was exemplary in his consistent scripture study each morning before he headed out to work at 6 a.m. He was known and loved for his sincere, loving, patient, and good-natured manner by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; six children and their spouses, Kaisa (Chad) Crossley, Esther (Elliot) Seibold, Rodney (Jenni Brdecka) Hansen, Ingrid (Rob) Smallman, Helen (Avery) Neilson, and Greta Hansen; three sisters, Karen (Kenneth) Hutto, Laureen (Jay) Anderson and Margaret (Duane) Hunt; two brothers, Bruce (Elaine) Hansen and Thayne (Laurie) Hansen; a sister-in-law, Pam Hansen; 11 grandsons; and four granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Howard Hansen and Lowell Hansen.

He left behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and sincerity that will be remembered. His example will continue to bless his family and friends.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 3rd Ward, located at 2200 Oakley Avenue, in Burley. 

Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley. Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, January 19, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com.

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