Francis Clair Hansen

Newcastle, UT – Francis Clair Hansen, 75, passed away on January 22, 2025, in St. George, UT. He was born March 27, 1949, in Salt Lake City, UT to Francis and Julia Hansen. He married Jacqueline Evon Reidhead in Oregon on March 13, 1971. Francis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and lived in Midvale, Utah. He graduated high school and followed his family to Beryl, Utah. He was drafted into Vietnam where he was severely wounded in a firefight, permanently disabled and Honorably Discharged. He spent the majority of his adult life and retired as a Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service in Cedar City, Utah. He served many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as a member and spent many years of retirement as a Volunteer at the St. George Utah Temple. He enjoyed working with wood and spending time in the outdoors, among many things BBQing, gardening, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping. He is survived by his children Scott (Son), Stacey (Daughter), Stephen (Son) and Andrew (Son). Scott has 4 children, Natasha (Daughter), Ethan (Son), Shayla (Daughter) and Kira (Daughter). Stacey is married to Jeremy and has 4 children, Connor (Son), Bethany (Daughter), Garrett (Son), Mariah (Daughter) and 1 Granddaughter Ellie. Stephen is Married to CeCe, and Andrew has 2 children, Dillon (Son) and Kaiden (Son). He is also survived by 5 siblings, Alan (Brother), NoraLee (Sister), Lewellyn (Brother), Helen (Sister), Iris (Sister), and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline, his father, Francis Leon Hansen, his mother, Julia Deborah Clegg, and 6 siblings, Nelda (Sister), Marion (Sister), Evan (Brother), LaMonda (Sister), Gerald (Brother), and Malvern (Brother). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who desire to attend the services feel free to write down any stories and memories they have about Francis to leave with his children and family. Memory cards will be provided at the Memorial Service. Memorial Services will take place at the Beryl Community Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025, beginning at 10:30 a.m., located at 291 N Beryl Hwy, Beryl, Utah. Those wishing to visit with family and friends before the Memorial Services can do so between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Beryl Community Center. Interment will be held at the Cedar City Utah Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Military honors will be provided. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com.

Francis Clair Hansen

March 27, 1949 - January 22, 2025