Arvin HansenSt GeorgeArvin Lee Hansen passed away and returned to his eternal family on August 23, 2017. He was in the company of his beloved family at his home in St. George, Utah Arvin was born on the kitchen table at the family home in Dayton, Idaho on August 28, 1943. His sister, Aileen, who was an R.N. assisted with the birth. His parents were Joseph Heber and Eliza Ann Godfrey Hansen.He attended schools in Dayton, Idaho and graduated from West Side High School where he served as the student body president for the class of 1961. He was active in music and sports.He furthered his education by attending Ricks College, Utah State University and Mortuary school. While attending Ricks College, Arvin was privileged to sing several solos in the production of The Messiah and La Traviata. He loved to play "Trumpeter's Holiday" on his trumpet.While attending to business at Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, Arvin met Sherrill Hauser who was an R.N. there. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on March 9, 1965. Each year near that date they attended the temple. Arvin was in the funeral business for over 50 years owning and operating Hansen Mortuary in Rupert, Idaho. Shortly after retiring he found that he missed what he loved doing and re-entered the funeral business in St. George as one of the proud owners of Serenity Funeral Home.Arvin's greatest possessions are his five sons and their families. They worked played, and attended church at his side. All five sons served missions followed by their parents who labored in Portugal.He served in many leadership positions in the Rupert, Idaho area and as a district president in Portugal.Wherever he served, he loved the people and they loved him. His friendships had no political, religious, or racial boundaries.A viewing for family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Serenity Funeral Home 1316 South 400 E. St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the Rupert LDS 1st ward 806 E Street Rupert, Idaho. Burial will be held at Rupert Cemetery in Rupert, Idaho. Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home.