Gary Stalnaker Hansen of Payson, Utah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 27, 2021 in his home at age 84. He was born November 10, 1936 to William Warner Hansen and Rosievell “Stonnie” Stalnaker in Springville, Utah. He was raised and educated in Payson, Utah. He graduated from Payson High School and attended Snow College. He was a missionary for The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Denmark for two and one-half years. He married Kay Wilson December 16, 1959 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He was a pharmacy specialist in the U.S. Army for two years at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco and served 5 years in the National Guard. He worked at Geneva Steel for 36 years in various roles, and especially enjoyed his time in the Fire Department. Gary was a Payson City councilman and mayor for 10 years. In 1981 he was recognized as Outstanding Elected Municipal Official in Utah. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including Stake High Councilman, Counselor in Bishopric, and Bishop of the Park Ward.
He is survived by his wife Kay and seven children, Scott (Heidi), David (Kristyn), Lori (Brett), Brent (Stacy), Brian (Audrey), Gregg (Dayna), and Sonja (Mike). He had 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kirk William Hansen, granddaughters Brianna Lynn Hansen and Kaitlyn Hansen.
A private funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 12 p.m. There will be a livestream link available on Gary’s obituary page on the Walker Funeral Home website.
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Devin Houser says
January 28, 2021 at 6:31 pmSo sorry for your loss! I have so many great memories of hanging out at your house. Bishop Hansen was always so fun to talk to and be around. I remember one time he drove Brian and me through the night to Kanab to meet up with our young men’s group. We had been to a concert that day and he didn’t want us to miss out on the trip to Lake Powell. He was a great man.
I love and miss your family!
Steve and Peggy says
January 29, 2021 at 12:58 amWe would like to offer our condolence to the Hansen Family. Gary was a great example to us. Five years serving with Gary in the bishopric, of Park Ward, what a great experience! We love your family, Kay was my wonderful visiting teacher. Lori took care of our kids, and Brad thought he was Brad Hansen! So many memories, he will be missed. We love you all
Steve and Peggy Taylor
DOROTHY MODA ARGYLE says
January 29, 2021 at 5:18 pmDear Kay and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was such a tremendous individual serving in so many special ways. I remember Kay at Wilson School. I had the privilege of teaching sweet Sonja in Kindergarten.
bonnie ballard-valdez says
February 1, 2021 at 6:54 pmWhat a great tribute to a wonderful Man. He loved his family and Kay. What a dedicated wife you have been at this difficult time. Much love to you all. Bonnie B
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