Jan. 28, 1946 - Oct. 21, 2026
Date of Service: Nov. 2, 2026
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PAUL – Ronald Easton Hansen, age 80, of Paul, Idaho, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, with his wife by his side.
Ron, born January 28, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was the son of Easton Blake and Norma Marie Heaps. After their divorce, Norma married Leland Junior Hansen in 1949, and Ron always cherished Leland as the father who raised him.
Ron graduated from Lewiston High School in 1964 and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Gulf States Mission from 1965 to 1967. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in 1969.
Ron honorably served in the United States Army, entering active duty in June 1970 and completed his service in January 1972. He achieved the rank of Specialist 4 (E-4), served at the Presidio of San Francisco under the 6th Army, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Ron married Joy Buckwalter on August 7, 1969. They had three sons: Jeffrey, Jared, and Steven. Ron worked throughout his career as an accountant and financial controller, beginning with Salt Lake County, then Tooele Hospital, and later with various John Deere dealerships in Idaho—most recently Gem Equipment in Twin Falls.
A devoted member of the Paul 1st Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ron served faithfully in many callings over the years, including high council member, counselor in the bishopric, stake executive secretary, scout leader, and family history worker. His service reflected his deep commitment to faith, family, and community.
Ron loved spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors—especially off-roading in the desert, coaching his boys in sports, cheering on BYU, and traveling. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and grandfather and enjoyed participating in family gatherings during the holidays and other occasions.
During the last 15 years of his life, he dedicated himself to caring for his wife, Joy, serving as her full-time caregiver with unwavering love and dedication. His family and friends will remember him as loving, supportive, responsible, and someone you could always count on.
He is survived by his wife, Joy; his mother, Norma Hansen; his children, Jeffrey Hansen (Nicole), Jared Hansen (Hazuki), and Steven Hansen (Katie); his siblings, Arnold Hansen (Vicki), Julie Loveridge (Brent), David Hansen (Petra), Susie Wheeler (Charles), and Connie Barnes (Bob); his grandchildren, Jordyn (Lear), Savannah, Austin (Eliza), Beckham, Kylie, Kayson, Bennet, Mia, Andie, and Nathan; and his great-grandchildren, Maggie and Rebecca.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Junior Hansen.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 2, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Paul Stake Center, located at 424 W. Ellis St., in Paul with Bishop Juan M. Perez officiating. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery where military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6th Street, in Rupert, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Monday, prior to the funeral, at the church.
A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/RcywXoeZtp0.
