[1] He enlisted in the United States Navy soon after graduating from East High School in Salt Lake City in 1944.

[1] He served as a member of the United Service Organizations, providing entertainment to American troops while in Korea.

[2][1] In an interview with ABC 4, when asked about voicing Rabbit in the upcoming Winnie the Pooh film, he stated, "I'm not sure.

[1] Sansom died on October 8, 2012, in Holladay, Utah due to complications of a stroke at the age of 85.

[1] His remains are buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Millcreek, Utah, alongside his widow Carla.