James "Jim" H. Hansen

James "Jim" H. Hansen, age 69, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, from complications of cancer.

In accordance with his wishes no service will be held but condolences may be sent to his wife Karen in care of All Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 South Locust St., Grand Island, 68801.

James Halver Hansen was born in Fullerton to Ruth (Bloxom) and Halver Hansen. He was active in high school sports, particularly baseball, and graduated from Fullerton High School. 

In 1972 he married Karen Fiedler of Grand Island. They had a daughter Carrie and lived in Central City for 20 years.

He was a salesman and later a district manager for the Gamble Robinson/Ulry Talbert Company, which became Food Services of America. He enjoyed calling on his clients all across central and north central Nebraska and loved to tell a joke or share a good story.

After retiring Jim and Karen owned a cafe in Hordville where they lived for a few years before opening Hansen's Steakhouse & Lounge in Hampton.

Jim is survived by his wife; daughter  Carrie Hansen and granddaughter Ivy Ruth of Lincoln; his sister and niece, Ruth Ann and Beth Penick of Aurora; his nephews, Benjamin and Brian Penick of Colorado and great-nephew, Ryan James Penick.