The Final Months of John Hansen's Life

Based on information contained in the short news clipping in the Idaho Falls Daily Post dated October 20, 1921, John Hansen had traveled to his property in California sometime in June and had remained there until his passing on Sunday, October 16 from the effects of diphtheria.  According to the death certificate John was under the care of a doctor from Monday, October 10 until his death six days later.  His body was transported from California back to Idaho Falls and arrived on Thursday morning, October 20. He was buried in the Taylor Cemetery during a graveside service held at 2:00PM on Sunday, October 23.

Source: Idaho Falls Daily Post (October 20, 1921, page 1)

John acquired the property in California in 1918 and most likely traveled back and forth between his property in Idaho Falls and the property in California.  His wife, Alice, had no interest in being away from her children and grandchildren so she remained in Idaho Falls.  It is unknown if she did travel to California, if this was her first visit or if she had traveled there with John previously.

On John's death certificate Alice is listed as the informant, so it is assumed she traveled to California to arrange for the return of his remains to Idaho Falls.

California Death Certificate of John Hansen