Stanley Leonard Henson

Stanley L. Henson, 92, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 22, 2023, due to complications of a stroke.

Stan was born February 13, 1930, to Leonard and Rosamond Green Henson in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Stan grew up in McCammon with his brothers Robert and Richard, sisters Shirley and Lorna, and later moved to Pocatello. In December of 1958 he married Marilyn Condie. Together they had four children, Stan Jr. (Bonnie), Tari Lynn (Conway), Jeffrey (Phyllis) and Douglas (Vonda), Stan served in the Korean war from 1951 to 1953 on the 38th parallel. He worked for Lee Hawkes Transfer Inc., Whitmore Oxygen Company and Henry’s Auto Wreckage, which he purchased in March 1960 and renamed Stan’s Auto Wreckage. He loved working with automobiles and helping people with the towing and repair of their car. He owned and worked at Stan’s Auto Wreckage for 59 years with his sons until when, at the age of 89, the business was sold. Stan enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and spending time with his family.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn, brothers Robert and Richard, sister Shirley, and Granddaughter Shantay.

Stan is survived by his sister Lorna; children: Stan Jr., Tari Lynn, Jeffrey S. and Douglas N.; 15 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 1433 Gwen Drive, Pocatello, Idaho.  Mr. Henson's family will receive friends at a viewing on Friday evening, February 3, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, as well as for one hour prior to services at the church.  Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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