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Michael Don Hansen

Michael Don  Hansen

Apr. 29, 1958 - Jul. 4, 2023

Date of Service: Jul. 15, 2023

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BURLEY– Michael Don Hansen, age 65, of Burley, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer, at Parke View Care and Rehabilitation in Burley.

Michael Don Hansen “Big Mike” was born on April 29, 1958, and was chosen to join his forever parents, Don and Marie Hansen. Mike grew up in Burley, Idaho, attending Burley schools and graduating from Burley High School. Mike always loved being part of a team and could recall scores from his high school games over the years. Mike loved to sing and participate in his ward and community choirs. He cherished the times when he was able to take part in the choir for the community patriotic concerts over the years. Mike also loved to be outdoors participating in lots of activities like hunting and fishing. As an adult he loved attending all of Burley High School’s sporting events and cheering loudly for his favorite athletes.

Mike was a friend to everyone he met and loved going to single’s ward activities and socializing at the games that he attended. He seldom missed meeting his lunch bunch friends at Farmer’s Corner and enjoyed the conversation as much as the food.

Michael met Deanna Davis, and it was love at first sight. They were married and sealed for eternity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Twin Falls Idaho Temple on April 18, 2009.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna; and his parents, Don and Marie Hansen. He is survived by his sister, Tina (Neil) Payne; as well as four nephews, one niece, many cousins, friends and their families in the community of the Burley areas.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 East, 16th Street, in Burley, with Bishop Mark Dallon officiating. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the church.

The family suggests donations be made to: Burley High School Athletics, C/O Cassia County School District, Attn: Gail Gallegos, 3650 Overland Ave., Burley, ID 83318, In Memory of Mike Hansen Super Fan.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/49OtBNlo66Y.

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From Brian & Debra Barlow:
So saddened by “happy ‘Mike’s passing. He was always so happy everywhere where he went. We will miss his happy greetings!
From Samantha Day:
I helped you many times bring in the groceries you brought your mom so faithfully when I worked for her. You are a great son. You were funny and I will remember always how much you called your mom. I am glad at least you are reunited with her.
From L D Sager:
Mike was the quintessential Bobcat Super Fan! His enthusiasm and energy will be missed by all. Condolences to Tina and family.
From Joel H:
I grew up in the same ward as Mike and he was awesome to call everyone he knew about their success or no success of drawing in the state big game draws and seemed so happy to do so. These are my favorite memories of Mike
From Vance and Jamie Campbell :
So sorry for your loss, Tina!
From Tony Morley :
The guy had an amazing memory. Every time I ran into him we would have a conversation about hunting, sports, past games, people. He loved to catch up and know what was happening in my life. One of a kind! Rest in Peace.
From Charlene Bartlome:
No one Loved Burley more than Mike. He was a big part of our community. He will be missed by many.
From Carla Crane Osborne:
Mike blessed all of our lives with his positive attitude, contagious smile, and boundless energy.
I’m sure he’s spreading that same joy and love in heaven.
From Toye Little :
What I loved about Mike was his continuous smile and happy personality!! He never met a stranger! Rest in Peace Mike!. The class reunions won't be the same without you!!
From Paula Watterson:
Mikey will be remembered as Burley Baseballs Biggest Fan.
From Steve and Shelley Jones and families :
Wow what can you say He has always been in our community with total unconditional love of sports And support RIP
From Lonnie and Gay Downs:
So many great memories of Big Mikey! He was the #1 Fan for any Burley High Sports team and knew the athletes by name, their stats, and the team's season record. As owners of Farmer's Corner for many years, we saw Mike almost every day as he would meet his favorite lunch buddies. His exuberant personality was known by all who knew and loved him! What a wonderful reunion he is now enjoying with his dear parents and his wife, Deanna. Our prayers for all of us who will surely miss him.
From Sierra:
I went to school with Mike. What I remember most about him was his unending energy. He never met a person that he didn't like. His gift was his friendly , outgoing personality. You will he missed!!
From Dora:
I'm Going To Miss You Big Mike.
From Trae Jones :
I enjoyed talking sports with Mike. Never a dull moment.
From Derlin Taylor:
Mike!! We all loved Mike.
From Penny Lynch:
I met Mike in 2011 when I moved to Idaho. I met him at a Burley Basketball game. My husband Mark had many stories to tell of the times he took Mike hunting. He knew everyone or everyone knew Mike. He will be missed. God Speed Big Mike.
From Wendy Lambert Thurston:
Mike was always so cheerful and interested in others lives. He did love our class reunions! Won’t be the same without Mike. Sending my deepest condolences and love.
From Lesli Asson O’Neill:
Mike was the a mainstay of our senior class, always looking forward to reunions, and remembering better than anybody why we were all so close! We’ll miss him so much! Rest with the angels, Mike! And, we ‘like you, love you’ to the moon and back!

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