David NaVon Hansen

July 6, 1944-Feb. 12, 2024

David NaVon Hansen passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 12, 2024.

David was born in Price, Utah, to a family named Dore’, July 6, 1944. At the age of 8, David was adopted by Richard and Hazel Hansen. David was raised in Kerns, Utah, and sealed for time and eternity to his Hansen family.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1965-67. 

On Sept. 20, 1968, he married his eternal companion Kristine Rodeback in the Salt Lake Utah Temple. David and Kris had four children: Jason, Janna (Richard Winter), Jeremy (Leslie) and Jessica (Greg Anderson). David has nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many siblings.

David was a hard worker and a friend to many. He was constantly looking for opportunities to serve his neighbors, friends and ward family. As his circle of family and friends grew so did his heart to love others. David will be missed by many in Salt Lake and Washington, Utah.

He is now in the loving arms of his Savior and brother Jesus along with his parents, two brothers, one sister, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is gone fishin’ and given out those great big, really tight hugs he loved to give as you entered or left his presence. We love you, Dave “After awhile crocodile, but not tonight satellite!

There will be a visitation on Friday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A second viewing will be on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary.

Friends and family who are unable to attend are invited click here to view the funeral service online.

Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery, 300 Park View Drive, Washington, Utah on Saturday, Feb.17, at 11:30 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to click here to sign David’s online guest book.

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