Orval H. Hansen
American politician (1926-2017)
Orval Howard Hansen (August 3, 1926 – November 2, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was a former congressman from Idaho. He served three terms in the House from 1969 to 1975, representing the state's 2nd district.[1]
Orval H. Hansen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | George Hansen |
| Succeeded by | George Hansen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Orval Howard Hansen August 3, 1926 Firth, Idaho |
| Died | November 2, 2017 (aged 91) Boise, Idaho |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | June Duncan |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Idaho Falls |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho, 1950 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1954 The George Washington University, Ph.D., 1986 |
| Profession | Attorney, Military |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force Reserve |
| Years of service | 1944–46 (USN) ret. 1978 (USAF) |
| Rank | Lt. Col. |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Hansen died on November 2, 2017 in Boise, Idaho of complications from skin cancer at the age of 91.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Orval Hansen defeats Sanborn in second district runoff". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. June 27, 1962. p. 1.
- ↑ Nate Poppino; Rocky Barker (November 3, 2017). "Orval Hansen, congressman who helped give Idaho a nuclear lab, dies at 91". Twin Falls Times-News. Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
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