Dave E Hansen

August 17, 1942 - May 1, 2019

Dave Elmer Hansen, 76 years old, of Paulden, Arizona passed away peacefully at home May 1, 2019. Dave was born August 17, 1942 in Douglas, Arizona. He was raised by a hard-working school teacher mother Elinor Hansen (Dave’s father Elmer Hansen died in a tragic horse accident before Dave was born), and an extended hard-working family. Dave spent summers in Elfrida, AZ helping his grandparents (Hansen and Seale) on their farm and ranch, while mom continued her education at NAU. Dave and his mom moved to Prescott, AZ when Dave was five years old. Dave made many longtime friends during his school years. Dave was honored, to be inducted in Sports Illustrated at PHS: Football 1958 Leading Scorer end, 1959 Leading Scorer End and Honorable Mention All-State End. Dave graduated in 1960 from Prescott High School. After high school graduation, Elinor met and married Elliott Pearson of Skull Valley, AZ with that marriage he gained two sisters, Clair Ann Cave and Venita Wingfield. Dave cherished the time he spent with them and their families. Dave loved all his family reunions, with his many cousins, Aunts and Uncles. Dave continued his education at NAU until he was drafted. Dave served in the US Army from September 28, 1966-January 22, 1968, he Served his Country with pride and honor. Dave was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Dave worked for the Shamrock Water Company in Dewey, Arizona for 28 years. When the Fain’s of Prescott Valley, AZ sold the water Company, Dave and Albert Perez started a business PBW Enterprise installing water and sewer lines. Dave became ill and sold his part of the business in 2001 to Albert, to this day Albert continues running the business. Dave became a member of the Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse in February 1976, and was captain in 1980. Dave attended all meetings and events. He enjoyed: Search and Rescue, May roping, lion hunts, fishing trips, posse cleanup day and scholars for dollars. Dave loved to brag on how well he played poker. Posse members were like his extended family. Dave cherished his fishing trips to Mexico and Lake Powell with Charlie, Clifford and the gang. Dave brought his charm, smile and wit to everything he did. Dave was an outstanding man; honest, hardworking, caring son, husband, father, brother and papa. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Shelby Ann Hansen, sister Venita Wingfield, nephew Jeff Cave and stepdaughter Jonna Davis. Dave is survived by his wife Colleen of 16 years, son,Pete Hansen, step sister Clair Ann Cave, nephew’s Jim-Regina Cave, John-Stacy Cave, Claude Wingfield, niece’s Kay Hook, Cherri Alexander, and brother in laws Gene and Douglas Owens. Blessed with, stepchildren, Michael Parker and Darcie-Brian Jensen, grandchildren Tanner Parker, Cody, Tyler, Faith Jensen, Rory Stewart, Kaleigh-Tyler Welch, Renia-Tyrel Every, great grandchildren: Graysen-Taylen Welsh, Trinity & Harper Every. A Gathering of Friends with be held Saturday June 29, 2019 at the Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse House, from 1:00-4:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to YCMSP PO Box 95 Prescott, AZ 86302 or Hospice Family Care 3195 Still Water Drive Suite A, Prescott , AZ 86305.