Born June 4, 1929 to Niels J. Hansen and Mollie H. Beadle in Lakeside, Arizona, he was a true cowboy and liked nothing better than to ride his favorite pony, Brownie. One of his favorite jobs was as an extra on the television series “26 Men” because it meant he was able
to ride horses all day. He loved to flirt, and had an infectious smile. One of his favorite sayings was: “Smile. It will make people wonder what you’ve been up to.” A man of many words, he was a prolific storyteller – most of which became more embellished over time.
In 1947, J. joined the U.S. Navy with his brother, Ray. Stationed in San Diego, he met and married Betty Jean Bortles, with whom he had three children. They divorced in 1956, and upon returning to Arizona, he met Shirley Rosenberger when his neighbor asked if her big sister could borrow his washing machine. He and Shirley were married in 1957 and had four children.
Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Afton and Shirley, his family continues their life journey: His wife, Shirley, brother, Marion Ray Hansen, and children Lynel (Linda) Bortles, Michael (Nancy) Hansen, Loretta (Michael) Klaich, Sandra (Keith) Law, Phyllis (Ricardo) Flores, Kathleen Warren, and David Hansen. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
So long, Cowboy. You will be missed.
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