LaVere .G. Hansel, age 80, of Mena, Arkansas died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Green House Cottages of Homewood in Mena. He was born on Saturday, September 20, 1941 to George Garfield and Una Olive Hansel in Rexburg, Idaho. LaVere was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an incredibly hard worker, sometimes working two or three jobs to care for his family. LaVere worked for FMC Corp for over thirty years operating heavy equipment for sodash mining. He lived and loved all things to do with the Old West. LaVere was part of the Gunfighters association and participated in famous gunfight reenactments. He was a talented bowler and enjoyed scuba diving in the Bahamas. LaVere was a diehard Denver Broncos fan and also loved to watch professional wrestling and old westerns. He loved his country and was very proud of our veterans and service members. Dolly Parton always brought a smile to his face and he really enjoyed John Wayne films. LaVere cherished all his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. His favorite answer to any question was, "If the good Lord's willing and the creeks don't rise." LaVere was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah Dorlee Higley Hansel; one son, Curt Hansel; and two brothers, Dee Sharp and Merrill Hansel. LaVere is survived by three daughters and sons in law, Sarah and Monty Knutson of Orting, Washington, Kristin Corbett of Mena, Annetta and Eric Richards of Yukon, Oklahoma; one daughter in law, Karen Hansel of Mena; two brothers, Myron Sharp and Eddie Sharp; three sisters, Linda Sharp, Lois Hansel, and Colleen Sharp; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Including special friends Jenny,Krystal and Thomas Kidwell and the ladies of Mena TOPS. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at White Oak Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas at 2:00 PM with Brother Derreck Ledbetter officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Pallbearers are Tom Corbett Jr., RJ Hansel, Kyle Hansel, Awstin Richards, Nathan Corbett, and Johnny Corbett. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com Serving Our Community One Family at a Time…