Jimmy Leroy Hansen, 75

Jimmy Leroy Hansen, 75, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away peacefully May 10, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. Jimmy was born in Missoula, Mont., to Forrest and Agnes (Bramson) Hansen on Aug. 5, 1945.

As a boy, Jimmy moved to Idaho with his family from Butte, Mont., and he lived in the Silver Valley most of his life. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1963.

Over the years, Jimmy worked several jobs. He worked at the Burns Yaak Mill in Osburn, Idaho, and he was a miner in both the silver mines in Idaho's Silver Valley and in the mines near Jeffrey City, Wyo. He worked for the Bessemer Michigan Housing Authority as a maintenance man and he also was a house painter in Bessemer and in his hometown of Osburn. He then worked for Water’s Garbage in Osburn until his retirement.

Jimmy was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved the great outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family.

With his strong fighting spirit, he earned the nickname of “Popeye.” He was a fighter until the very end.

On June 9, 2001, Jimmy was united in marriage to Lana Gray in Post Falls, Idaho. Lana sadly passed away Nov. 6, 2011. In addition to his wife, Lana, he is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Agnes Hansen; and by his siblings, Shirley Mace, Emory Hansen, Hazel Smith, Sharon Messmer, Carolyn Huffman and Glenn Malloy.

Jimmy is survived by his four children, Leah (Steve) Van Curler, Kenneth (Christine) Hansen, Rebecca (Chris) Harrison and Jamie (Nate) Tappa; four step-children, Lisa (Dan) Miller, Teri Vest, Billy (Kristi) Bailey and Kevin Bailey; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jimmy is also survived by his siblings, Diane Patton, Sandra Jones, Gerry Gay Curl, Sherry Stack, Raymond Hansen, Penny Roberts, Cindy Hartley, Laurie Littleton, Linda Habben and Janice Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Jimmy's wishes, cremation will take place; a celebration of his life will be held at a later date this summer.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, Idaho, is assisting the Hansen family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.