Obituary: Verna Hansen

Verna Hansen "Loving Mother and Grandma" Verna Lorna Mortensen Hansen, age 82, passed away February 23, 2005 in West Jordan, Utah. Born October 3, 1922 in Elmo, Utah, daughter of Francis Julius and Jenny Pulsipher Mortensen. Married Harold Allred Hansen, December 4, 1940 in Castle Dale, Utah; solemnized in Manti Temple in 1975. She loved to cook and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Survived by children: Paul LeRoy (Roxanne), Vivian (Ronald) Hall, Holly (Bob) Butters; son-in-law, Donald Peterson; 23 grandchildren; over 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Trena Russell. Preceded in death by husband; daughter, Sandra K. Peterson; granddaughter, Becky Ann Peterson; seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Sat., 11:00 a.m. at the Wildflower Ward, 9227 Wild Clover Lane (4895 West) where a viewing will be held Sat., at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, 3:00 p.m. at the Castle Dale Cemetery, Castle Dale, Utah. Under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.