Todd Riggs Hansen

Todd now has the best seats in the stadium. He returned to His Father in Heaven on October 28th, 2024.

Todd Riggs Hansen was born May 30, 1938 to Merlend M. & Helen R. Hansen of Nibley, UT. He learned hard work at an early age from his Dad and Grandpa. Todd stayed busy on the family farm. He loved pretending to be Roy Rogers and actually got to meet his hero later in life. His Grandpa gave him his first paying job working for Double A to map out farmland. He also helped his Grandpa when he worked for Blacksmith Fork Irrigation Company. 

He loved spending time in the mountains and Yellowstone with Family and Friends and always had animals to care for. In high school, Todd played the cornet. He was chosen as a freshman to play with the band at the Rose Festival Parade in Portland, OR. He learned how to do leatherwork and sold his leather goods to pay for school supplies. He even made his own saddles and tac for the Posse members.

Todd was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He said that ‘growing up in the church was a great honor’. He was one of the first to receive the Deseret Recognition Award. Later in life, Todd had the opportunity to work in the Logan Temple.

Todd attended Utah State for two years before deciding to go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in Sweden for 2 ½ years. He actually met Pat Boone while in Sweden and some of the missionaries were able to go to his concert.

Once he returned from his mission, Todd met Carol Ann Larsen on April 13, 1962, on a blind date, hit it off, got engaged on July 13, 1962, and married on December 14, 1962, in the Logan, Utah Temple, and have been together ever since.

Todd and Carol were blessed when they were able to adopt their children, Kerstin and Dustin Todd. Over time, more family was added with a daughter-in-law, son-in-law and wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren who added adventures to the household.

Carol convinced Todd to go back to USU. He received his master’s degree in education. He taught school for 32 years between Wilson Elementary, Woodruff Elementary and finished his years at Ellis Elementary. Along with Teacher of the Year in 1998-1999, he received many other awards and had many accomplishments. During his teaching career, Todd was elected President of the Logan Education Association.

Todd felt strongly about helping out in his community. He was an Explorer Scout; Todd and his friends started a garbage route in Nibley. Later on, Todd was on the Nibley City Council and Nibley Planning and Zoning Committee. He served for Nibley City for 23 years. He even donated his time to help with the security for the 2002 Olympics. Todd’s father helped start the Cache County Sheriffs’ Posse which Todd served on for 50 years where he held every office except secretary. He’s also been a Member of the Classic Car Club.

Todd loved to hunt, ride horses, 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. He loved the Denver Broncos and held season tickets for over 25 years. Life was good when the Broncos were winning.

Todd is survived by his wife Carol, his daughter Kerstin (Tony), son Dustin (Becca) 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 Sisters Loralee Rich, DorMay (Paul) Summers and many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Merlend and Helen and Brother in-law Bob Rich.

There will be a viewing on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.at White Pine Funeral Home, 753 S 100 E Logan, Utah. Todd’s funeral service will be held on Monday November 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Nibley 5th Ward church house, 3701 S 450 W Nibley, Utah. An additional viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The interment will be at the Millville Cemetery, approx., 310 E 100 N Millville UT.

The Family would like to thank Cache Valley Hospice workers, Family, Friends and White Pine Funeral Home.