Leroy S. Packer Hanson, 94, passed from this life on September 29, 2010. Roy was born January 29, 1916 in grace Idaho, to William Walter Packer and Aramenta Elizabeth Sharp. He was adopted by Vernon and Alice Hanson after the death of his mother. He lived in Grace, Goshen, Osgood, New Sweden, Idaho Falls, Arizona, and Salt Lake City, attending schools in Goshen, Firth, and Shelley, Idaho. On December 16, 1937 he was sealed to Thora Murdock in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with 10 children, 44 grandchildren, and 110 great-grandchildren. They were later divorced. He married Mary Kerr (deceased) and later Pearl Ellsworth (deceased). As a youth he enjoyed boxing, which included earning the "Featherweight Boxing Championship" in the Idaho Falls area, wrestling, track, baseball, horses including breaking, riding, and cattle drives, camping, and fishing. He learned farming skills and took pride as a youth in being able to do a man's work. He was an Eagle Scout, an excellent dancer, and loved to sing and yodel. After he was married, life on the farm brought much enjoyment. He coached basketball teams, took many Sunday afternoon drives, and picnics with the family. He loved all animals. He farmed in Osgood and took great pride in his farm. He started a trucking business. His love for driving increased with every mile. He traveled the Northwest states selling Linderman Chain products to potato farmers. Many of his retirement years were spent in Arizona. He became a craftsman with lapidary (stone work), gold mining, storytelling and being a good friend. When his health declined, he moved to Salt Lake City where he lives with his daughter Ellen and her family. He was the highlight of many family reunions in the past few years he thoroughly enjoyed attending the Temple. Roy is survived by children; Marie (Ron) of Idaho Falls, Alice (Boyd) Misseldine of Brigham City, Ut., Roger Hodges (son-in-law) of Idaho Falls, Betty Packer of Las Vegas, Nv., Ellen (Gayle) Smith of Salt Lake City, Ut., Clara (Ray) Risenmay of Mattawa, Wa., Joelene (Sam) Hendricks of Idaho Falls, Karolia Hanson of Salt Lake City, Ut., Debbie Freckle (daughter-in-law) of Billings, Mt., and Lynette Shearer (Andy) de Haan of Rigby. He was preceded in death by parents, wives, children; Donna Hodges and Ross Hanson, son-in-law Paul Shearer, 2 grandchildren, and 2great-grandchildren. Many thanks to Care Source Hospice and all those involved in his care, friends, and neighbors. Funeral services will be Monday, October 4, 2010 at 10a.m. at the Salt Lake Canyon Rim LDS 4th Ward, 3051 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City. Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, October 3, 2010at the Salt Lake Canyon Rim LDS 4th Ward from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. and Monday October 4 from 8:45a.m. to 9:45a.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will be in the Iona Cemetery Monday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.