James F. Hannan of Ogden passed away February 19, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born November 5, 1933, the son of Merrill (Doc) Hannan and Ellen F. Shae in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1952 where he was a member of the football team. Jim was a member of the Catholic Church.
He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served during the Korean War. During that time, Jim also played football for the Marines. Following discharge, he made his home in California.
Jim attended UCLA in Los Angeles and the University of California at Berkeley. While in California, he met and married Bobbie Gail Hammer on September 13, 1958. They relocated to Utah in 1963. Bobbie passed away July 21, 1996. He then married Carol Rosenlund on November 13, 1999 in Ogden.
Jim was active in civic affairs in Utah. He received awards and commendations for his contributions and participation on numerous committees and associations. He served on the State Industrial Commission Board of Review, the Utah Manufacturers Association, the Utah Golf Association, and Jim was an active member of the Ogden Golf and Country Club.
He loved to golf, read, travel, and ski. Jim loved to spend time with the grandchildren and took them many places, including Mexico, Disneyland, Alaska, the Oregon coast, and California forests. The living room of his home with Carol was designated as the "reading room" by the grandchildren, and Jim spent many hours reading to each of them. He loved his grandchildren dearly, and they loved to visit and have sleepovers at grandma and grandpas house.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol; his son, Michael (Brenda) of Kennewick, WA; stepsons Greg (Nesha) Rosenlund of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff (Jodee) Rosenlund of Clinton, and Chris Rosenlund (Antoine Powell) of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren: Pauline, Kyle, and Bryan Hannan; and Matthew, Ashley, Audrey, and Madison Rosenlund of Clinton, and Chayce Rosenlund of Las Vegas, NV. JIm also leaves behind many friends from The Club and his Wednesday Group.
Also surviving are his brothers, Michael (Dorothy) of Superstition Mountain, AZ, Richard (Nancy) Hannan of Nine Mile, WA, and a brother-in-law, Ray Gimlen, Harrison, ID. Also, many nieces and nephews survive Jim. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Bobbie; his sister Kathleen Gimlen; and Jerry Green his lifelong friend.
Catholic Services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Leavitts Mortuary, 836-36th St., Ogden. Father Charles Cummins will officiate. A viewing will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Leavitts and reciting of the Rosary at 5:30 pm. There will also be a viewing one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at The Newman Center, Weber State University, 3738 Custer Ave., Ogden, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:30 am.
Interment at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded.
Visitation Information
Date: Monday, February 23, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Leavitt's Mortuary
Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403
801-394-5556 | Map
Leavitts Mortuary
836 - 36th St.
Ogden, UT
Viewing prior to Catholic Services on Tuesday 2/24/2015 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Service Information
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm -
Leavitt's Mortuary
Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403
801-394-5556 | Map
Leavitts Mortuary
836 - 36th St.
Ogden, UY
Viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Cemetery Information
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park
Address: 836 - 36th St., , Ogden, UT, 84403
| Map
Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Par
836 - 36th St.
Ogden, UT
Interment will be immediately after the Catholic Services.