Jan Milo Hansen

Jan Milo Hansen of St. George Utah, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, at age 80 with his wife Sydnie at his side. Born on May 24, 1943, in Gooding Idaho, Jan was the son of Oscar Earl Hansen and Violet Lorene Hansen. Due to his father Earl’s frequent career changes, Jan lived in many different places growing up. At age 11, the family owned a cattle ranch in Salmon Idaho. Ranching was a mix of hard work and fun, as Jan enjoyed riding horses, tending cattle, and exploring the outdoors. During those years his excellent mechanical skills began to form. At 13, his father sold the ranch and bought a tractor & implement dealership in Gooding Idaho. During this period, Jan pursued. interests in auto mechanics, electronics, as well as building and flying model airplanes. Jan was famously good at figuring out how almost anything worked and how to repair it. He was distinctively competent in many skills from overhauling the transmission on the family car to even building his own house. He never let difficult things deter him and he passed those traits along to his children. Whether it was spending time in nature, reading technical articles, or engaging in stimulating conversations with friends, he found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life. Jan loved watching old black and white movies, Hallmark movies, BYU sports, and the Utah Jazz. He was also fascinated by his family genealogy and loved to share stories about his ancestors. Jan’s true joy in life, however, came from his role as a devoted husband and father. He married the love of life, Sydnie J. Johnson on August 7, 1970, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they built a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. Jan was a pillar of strength and support for his children, always encouraging them to pursue their dreams while providing unwavering guidance along the way. Beyond his family, Jan was a devoted and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for whom he served a successful mission in Northern Germany. Jan will be deeply missed by his family, and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sydnie J. Hansen, two daughters Kristin and Mandy, and four sons: Dana (deceased), David, Lanny and Dalan. Together Jan & Sydnie have 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Two wonderful grandchildren have previously passed: Chailten and Michael. Jan was predeceased by his parents Oscar Earl Hansen and Violet Lorene Hansen, his brother Earl Hansen Jr, and two sisters, Opel Hobson and Sherrie Martell. Two living siblings are Kent Orin Hansen of St. George Utah and Jenenne Goodwin of Cedar City, Utah. A funeral service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at 11:00 am on September 16, 2023, at the Bloomington 10th Ward bldg. located at: 1222 East Brigham Road, St. George, Ut 84790-6534 The service can be observed live on Zoom using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/97032650264 Please send flowers and remembrances to the above Bloomington 10th Ward address by 10:00 am on September 16, 2023.

Jan Milo Hansen

May 24, 1943 - September 8, 2023