Janet Eldredge Hansen
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On March 17th, 2020, surrounded by her children, Janet Eldredge Hansen, 97, was reunited with the love of her life, Lamar, in heaven. What a long awaited and joyous reunion that must have been for our treasured 'Grandma Hansen'.
Born to Leon and Janet Adamson Eldredge on November 2nd, 1922 in Cottonwood Utah, she was the sixth of seven children: Milton, Garnet, Grant, Virginia, Maxine and Don. All have preceded her in death, leaving only her to "hold down the fort" until their reunion. Janet is also preceded in death by her husband Lamar, daughter Judy (Robert) Newsom, son in law Kerry Jonas, and grandsons Forrest Newsom and Adam Hansen.
Janet is survived by 7 of her children, all of the Greater Salt Lake area; daughter Marilynn (Scott) Angus, son Eddie, daughter Janet (Kerry) Jonas, daughter Sharlett (Gary) Anderson, daughter Tena (Scott) Adams, and sons Ladd (Shelley) and Marty (JoAnn). Janet will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was the fourth Janet in her family tree – a name that goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. The 'Janet' name has continued through to the seventh generation in her family thus far.
Janet was baptized a member of the LDS Church; she had a strong faith in the Lord. Every night in her prayers she listed each family member one by one. Everyone felt that her fervent prayers were what kept us safe and healthy.
Janet attended Granite High School. She grew up in Utah during the depression. Janet learned how to make do with very little. From helping the family milk the dairy cows to churning the butter, Janet's roots provided a mentality of resourcefulness that has influenced many.
Janet married Lamar Hansen in 1941 in Evanston, Wyoming. They settled in Murray, Utah where Janet lived most of her life. Her father-in-law was the devoted Mayor of Murray - Clifford Hansen. After 25 years of marriage, Lamar unexpectedly passed in 1967 leaving Janet to raise the six children they still had living at their home as a widow. Janet stayed home to raise the kids and lived on a very small stipend. She was very resourceful and knew how to stretch a dollar whether it be growing a beautiful garden (of which she had a very green thumb), maximizing a meal or sewing her children's clothing. Her resilient nature inspired the people in her life to work hard no matter what challenges life brings you.
After her children were raised, Janet worked at The Cotton Shop in Murray for many years. She always had a special quilt going in her living room and often gifted these beautiful creations to her family for baby showers or weddings. Janet provided childcare for many of her grandchildren and blessed others with this gift as well. She wasn't just the mother to her own children, she was everyone's mom. She influenced the lives of so many children. Janet was tough and she taught the value of hard work by example; she could frequently be caught mowing her own lawn or bent down at the waist pulling weeds in her yard for hours.
Janet's inviting home was a refuge for her family to visit. Oftentimes there was more than one child or grandchild visiting at any given time. Visitors would come expecting to enjoy her delicious iced coffee or her signature ice tea/tang mixer. You couldn't help but grin when you heard "You are my Sunshine" chiming every time she opened the fridge to prepare your drink. You would enjoy relaxing strolls around the lovely flowers in her yard or cherish a chat on her patio surrounded by container plants brimming with life. Her garden included a little of everything including her giant purple clematis, which happened to be her favorite color. She was a kind, patient listener that truly cared to take notice. You never needed to wonder what Janet was thinking. Her sweet but never sugar coated words could deliver exactly what she was really thinking, most often with elegance and grace. Every time you left Grandma Hansen's home you felt centered in life again, inspired to be better and loved immeasurably.
Although they will insist it was simply a labor of love; the family would like to overwhelmingly thank and recognize all of Janet's daughters, sons Marty and Ladd, daughter in law Shelley, and granddaughters Sara Jonas and Lindsay Adams for working around the clock to provide excellent hands-on care to ensure Janet could remain within the comfort of her own home during the last year of her life.
The greatest gift that Janet gave to her legacy was the gift of each other. The family has always been incredibly close starting from the siblings, to the grandchildren, and even some of the great grandchildren are best friends with one another. Her legacy of love will live on through all of us and she will always be the tie that binds us together as a family.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a perennial in your yard this Spring that will remind you of Janet for years to come.
In the words that Grandma Hansen would always say from her front porch as she waved you goodbye – "My prayers go with you. You go careful now!"
Jenkins-Soffe | Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | March 20, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On March 17th, 2020, surrounded by her children, Janet Eldredge Hansen, 97, was reunited with the love of her life, Lamar, in heaven. What a long awaited and joyous reunion that must have been for our treasured 'Grandma Hansen'.
Born to Leon and Janet Adamson Eldredge on November 2nd, 1922 in Cottonwood Utah, she was the sixth of seven children: Milton, Garnet, Grant, Virginia, Maxine and Don. All have preceded her in death, leaving only her to "hold down the fort" until their reunion. Janet is also preceded in death by her husband Lamar, daughter Judy (Robert) Newsom, son in law Kerry Jonas, and grandsons Forrest Newsom and Adam Hansen.
Janet is survived by 7 of her children, all of the Greater Salt Lake area; daughter Marilynn (Scott) Angus, son Eddie, daughter Janet (Kerry) Jonas, daughter Sharlett (Gary) Anderson, daughter Tena (Scott) Adams, and sons Ladd (Shelley) and Marty (JoAnn). Janet will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was the fourth Janet in her family tree – a name that goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. The 'Janet' name has continued through to the seventh generation in her family thus far.
Janet was baptized a member of the LDS Church; she had a strong faith in the Lord. Every night in her prayers she listed each family member one by one. Everyone felt that her fervent prayers were what kept us safe and healthy.
Janet attended Granite High School. She grew up in Utah during the depression. Janet learned how to make do with very little. From helping the family milk the dairy cows to churning the butter, Janet's roots provided a mentality of resourcefulness that has influenced many.
Janet married Lamar Hansen in 1941 in Evanston, Wyoming. They settled in Murray, Utah where Janet lived most of her life. Her father-in-law was the devoted Mayor of Murray - Clifford Hansen. After 25 years of marriage, Lamar unexpectedly passed in 1967 leaving Janet to raise the six children they still had living at their home as a widow. Janet stayed home to raise the kids and lived on a very small stipend. She was very resourceful and knew how to stretch a dollar whether it be growing a beautiful garden (of which she had a very green thumb), maximizing a meal or sewing her children's clothing. Her resilient nature inspired the people in her life to work hard no matter what challenges life brings you.
After her children were raised, Janet worked at The Cotton Shop in Murray for many years. She always had a special quilt going in her living room and often gifted these beautiful creations to her family for baby showers or weddings. Janet provided childcare for many of her grandchildren and blessed others with this gift as well. She wasn't just the mother to her own children, she was everyone's mom. She influenced the lives of so many children. Janet was tough and she taught the value of hard work by example; she could frequently be caught mowing her own lawn or bent down at the waist pulling weeds in her yard for hours.
Janet's inviting home was a refuge for her family to visit. Oftentimes there was more than one child or grandchild visiting at any given time. Visitors would come expecting to enjoy her delicious iced coffee or her signature ice tea/tang mixer. You couldn't help but grin when you heard "You are my Sunshine" chiming every time she opened the fridge to prepare your drink. You would enjoy relaxing strolls around the lovely flowers in her yard or cherish a chat on her patio surrounded by container plants brimming with life. Her garden included a little of everything including her giant purple clematis, which happened to be her favorite color. She was a kind, patient listener that truly cared to take notice. You never needed to wonder what Janet was thinking. Her sweet but never sugar coated words could deliver exactly what she was really thinking, most often with elegance and grace. Every time you left Grandma Hansen's home you felt centered in life again, inspired to be better and loved immeasurably.
Although they will insist it was simply a labor of love; the family would like to overwhelmingly thank and recognize all of Janet's daughters, sons Marty and Ladd, daughter in law Shelley, and granddaughters Sara Jonas and Lindsay Adams for working around the clock to provide excellent hands-on care to ensure Janet could remain within the comfort of her own home during the last year of her life.
The greatest gift that Janet gave to her legacy was the gift of each other. The family has always been incredibly close starting from the siblings, to the grandchildren, and even some of the great grandchildren are best friends with one another. Her legacy of love will live on through all of us and she will always be the tie that binds us together as a family.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a perennial in your yard this Spring that will remind you of Janet for years to come.
In the words that Grandma Hansen would always say from her front porch as she waved you goodbye – "My prayers go with you. You go careful now!"
Jenkins-Soffe | Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | March 20, 2020
Janet Eldredge Hansen
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On March 17th, 2020, surrounded by her children, Janet Eldredge Hansen, 97, was reunited with the love of her life, Lamar, in heaven. What a long awaited and joyous reunion that must have been for our treasured 'Grandma Hansen'.
Born to Leon and Janet Adamson Eldredge on November 2nd, 1922 in Cottonwood Utah, she was the sixth of seven children: Milton, Garnet, Grant, Virginia, Maxine and Don. All have preceded her in death, leaving only her to "hold down the fort" until their reunion. Janet is also preceded in death by her husband Lamar, daughter Judy (Robert) Newsom, son in law Kerry Jonas, and grandsons Forrest Newsom and Adam Hansen.
Janet is survived by 7 of her children, all of the Greater Salt Lake area; daughter Marilynn (Scott) Angus, son Eddie, daughter Janet (Kerry) Jonas, daughter Sharlett (Gary) Anderson, daughter Tena (Scott) Adams, and sons Ladd (Shelley) and Marty (JoAnn). Janet will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was the fourth Janet in her family tree – a name that goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. The 'Janet' name has continued through to the seventh generation in her family thus far.
Janet was baptized a member of the LDS Church; she had a strong faith in the Lord. Every night in her prayers she listed each family member one by one. Everyone felt that her fervent prayers were what kept us safe and healthy.
Janet attended Granite High School. She grew up in Utah during the depression. Janet learned how to make do with very little. From helping the family milk the dairy cows to churning the butter, Janet's roots provided a mentality of resourcefulness that has influenced many.
Janet married Lamar Hansen in 1941 in Evanston, Wyoming. They settled in Murray, Utah where Janet lived most of her life. Her father-in-law was the devoted Mayor of Murray - Clifford Hansen. After 25 years of marriage, Lamar unexpectedly passed in 1967 leaving Janet to raise the six children they still had living at their home as a widow. Janet stayed home to raise the kids and lived on a very small stipend. She was very resourceful and knew how to stretch a dollar whether it be growing a beautiful garden (of which she had a very green thumb), maximizing a meal or sewing her children's clothing. Her resilient nature inspired the people in her life to work hard no matter what challenges life brings you.
After her children were raised, Janet worked at The Cotton Shop in Murray for many years. She always had a special quilt going in her living room and often gifted these beautiful creations to her family for baby showers or weddings. Janet provided childcare for many of her grandchildren and blessed others with this gift as well. She wasn't just the mother to her own children, she was everyone's mom. She influenced the lives of so many children. Janet was tough and she taught the value of hard work by example; she could frequently be caught mowing her own lawn or bent down at the waist pulling weeds in her yard for hours.
Janet's inviting home was a refuge for her family to visit. Oftentimes there was more than one child or grandchild visiting at any given time. Visitors would come expecting to enjoy her delicious iced coffee or her signature ice tea/tang mixer. You couldn't help but grin when you heard "You are my Sunshine" chiming every time she opened the fridge to prepare your drink. You would enjoy relaxing strolls around the lovely flowers in her yard or cherish a chat on her patio surrounded by container plants brimming with life. Her garden included a little of everything including her giant purple clematis, which happened to be her favorite color. She was a kind, patient listener that truly cared to take notice. You never needed to wonder what Janet was thinking. Her sweet but never sugar coated words could deliver exactly what she was really thinking, most often with elegance and grace. Every time you left Grandma Hansen's home you felt centered in life again, inspired to be better and loved immeasurably.
Although they will insist it was simply a labor of love; the family would like to overwhelmingly thank and recognize all of Janet's daughters, sons Marty and Ladd, daughter in law Shelley, and granddaughters Sara Jonas and Lindsay Adams for working around the clock to provide excellent hands-on care to ensure Janet could remain within the comfort of her own home during the last year of her life.
The greatest gift that Janet gave to her legacy was the gift of each other. The family has always been incredibly close starting from the siblings, to the grandchildren, and even some of the great grandchildren are best friends with one another. Her legacy of love will live on through all of us and she will always be the tie that binds us together as a family.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a perennial in your yard this Spring that will remind you of Janet for years to come.
In the words that Grandma Hansen would always say from her front porch as she waved you goodbye – "My prayers go with you. You go careful now!"
Jenkins-Soffe | Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | March 20, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On March 17th, 2020, surrounded by her children, Janet Eldredge Hansen, 97, was reunited with the love of her life, Lamar, in heaven. What a long awaited and joyous reunion that must have been for our treasured 'Grandma Hansen'.
Born to Leon and Janet Adamson Eldredge on November 2nd, 1922 in Cottonwood Utah, she was the sixth of seven children: Milton, Garnet, Grant, Virginia, Maxine and Don. All have preceded her in death, leaving only her to "hold down the fort" until their reunion. Janet is also preceded in death by her husband Lamar, daughter Judy (Robert) Newsom, son in law Kerry Jonas, and grandsons Forrest Newsom and Adam Hansen.
Janet is survived by 7 of her children, all of the Greater Salt Lake area; daughter Marilynn (Scott) Angus, son Eddie, daughter Janet (Kerry) Jonas, daughter Sharlett (Gary) Anderson, daughter Tena (Scott) Adams, and sons Ladd (Shelley) and Marty (JoAnn). Janet will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was the fourth Janet in her family tree – a name that goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. The 'Janet' name has continued through to the seventh generation in her family thus far.
Janet was baptized a member of the LDS Church; she had a strong faith in the Lord. Every night in her prayers she listed each family member one by one. Everyone felt that her fervent prayers were what kept us safe and healthy.
Janet attended Granite High School. She grew up in Utah during the depression. Janet learned how to make do with very little. From helping the family milk the dairy cows to churning the butter, Janet's roots provided a mentality of resourcefulness that has influenced many.
Janet married Lamar Hansen in 1941 in Evanston, Wyoming. They settled in Murray, Utah where Janet lived most of her life. Her father-in-law was the devoted Mayor of Murray - Clifford Hansen. After 25 years of marriage, Lamar unexpectedly passed in 1967 leaving Janet to raise the six children they still had living at their home as a widow. Janet stayed home to raise the kids and lived on a very small stipend. She was very resourceful and knew how to stretch a dollar whether it be growing a beautiful garden (of which she had a very green thumb), maximizing a meal or sewing her children's clothing. Her resilient nature inspired the people in her life to work hard no matter what challenges life brings you.
After her children were raised, Janet worked at The Cotton Shop in Murray for many years. She always had a special quilt going in her living room and often gifted these beautiful creations to her family for baby showers or weddings. Janet provided childcare for many of her grandchildren and blessed others with this gift as well. She wasn't just the mother to her own children, she was everyone's mom. She influenced the lives of so many children. Janet was tough and she taught the value of hard work by example; she could frequently be caught mowing her own lawn or bent down at the waist pulling weeds in her yard for hours.
Janet's inviting home was a refuge for her family to visit. Oftentimes there was more than one child or grandchild visiting at any given time. Visitors would come expecting to enjoy her delicious iced coffee or her signature ice tea/tang mixer. You couldn't help but grin when you heard "You are my Sunshine" chiming every time she opened the fridge to prepare your drink. You would enjoy relaxing strolls around the lovely flowers in her yard or cherish a chat on her patio surrounded by container plants brimming with life. Her garden included a little of everything including her giant purple clematis, which happened to be her favorite color. She was a kind, patient listener that truly cared to take notice. You never needed to wonder what Janet was thinking. Her sweet but never sugar coated words could deliver exactly what she was really thinking, most often with elegance and grace. Every time you left Grandma Hansen's home you felt centered in life again, inspired to be better and loved immeasurably.
Although they will insist it was simply a labor of love; the family would like to overwhelmingly thank and recognize all of Janet's daughters, sons Marty and Ladd, daughter in law Shelley, and granddaughters Sara Jonas and Lindsay Adams for working around the clock to provide excellent hands-on care to ensure Janet could remain within the comfort of her own home during the last year of her life.
The greatest gift that Janet gave to her legacy was the gift of each other. The family has always been incredibly close starting from the siblings, to the grandchildren, and even some of the great grandchildren are best friends with one another. Her legacy of love will live on through all of us and she will always be the tie that binds us together as a family.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a perennial in your yard this Spring that will remind you of Janet for years to come.
In the words that Grandma Hansen would always say from her front porch as she waved you goodbye – "My prayers go with you. You go careful now!"
Jenkins-Soffe | Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | March 20, 2020
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