Lois Ivory Hansen, 91, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2012 from causes incident to age. Her gentle soul, uncommon sweetness, and uncomplaining nature endured to the end. The first of two girls, Lois was born February 26, 1921 in Fountain Green, Utah to Ruby Armenta Madsen and Linus Royal Ivory. Her sister Hanna was her best friend, eventually becoming her next door neighbor in Salt Lake for over 50 years. Lois was an exceptional violinist, pianist, artist, and piano teacher. Along with her sister, a beautiful cellist, they loved to entertain and perform for family and friends, even in their advancing years. Lois graduated from Moroni High School where she was the valedictorian and accepted a scholarship to Utah State University. Following her schooling she worked in Salt Lake where she met a "tall, dark, and handsome" Sanpete boy from Fairview, Charles Hansen, who she fondly called "Chick". They were married in the Manti Temple on May 29, 1943 and enjoyed almost 66 years together before he passed away May 22, 2009. Together they had two sons and two daughters. As the youngest began kindergarten, Lois chose to complete her degree in elementary education at the U of U in 1961. For 21 years she taught primarily kindergarten where her musical and artistic talents brought joy to those with whom she associated and taught. She was involved in the Head Start program and taught at Edison, Hawthorne, Newman, Jackson, Franklin, and Dilworth.
Lois was given the opportunity to play the violin with the Utah Symphony in its earliest years and continued to study piano and organ well into her eighties. Even with failing health she could still play "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Chopin when asked and had a piano in her room at Highland Cove where she resided the last few years. Along with her musical abilities she was a talented artist filling her home with portraits of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing the organ at the temple and serving there with her loving husband for 20 years. Her life theme was "it is always a blessing to serve" and she was a perfect example, never turning down an opportunity to help. Always an early riser she could be found practicing the organ at the church before anyone was awake. Serving two missions with her husband to Oakland, California (1983-1985) and Salt Lake Central City, was one of the highlights of their lives where they gained many cherished friends. Lois will always be remembered for her unwavering positive influence, and her patience and long suffering. Never an unkind word was spoken as she was an example of goodness and charity. Family was the joy of her life where all were greeted with a smile and a hug.
Lois and her sister were grateful to be members of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and revered their pioneer heritage and the sacrifices of the previous generations. Together they raised exquisite roses, donating them to friends and weekly church meetings. She was recognized for her beautiful penmanship and her adventurous spirit. Lois loved to travel and was energized by learning about different cultures and experiencing the beauties of nature. She and Chick loved to play tennis and were formidable opponents on the tennis court. But more than winning, she loved her association with her tennis friends.
Lois is survived by her four children, C. David (Suzanne Barton) Holladay, Royal Ivory (Laura Cowley) Salt Lake City, Marianne (Richard) Jackson, Provo, Julie Lynne (Boyd) Jensen, Riverside, CA; 23 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren and her sister Hanna Ivory Wetmore. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Nyberg Hansen and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Hills Ward chapel, 1455 South 1700 East on Saturday, September 22nd at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing Friday evening, September 21st at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday at the chapel 11:00-11:45 a.m. Internment will be at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family would like to thank the professionals at Highland Cove and the many friends who visited and cared for her.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from September 20 to September 21, 2012
Lois was given the opportunity to play the violin with the Utah Symphony in its earliest years and continued to study piano and organ well into her eighties. Even with failing health she could still play "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Chopin when asked and had a piano in her room at Highland Cove where she resided the last few years. Along with her musical abilities she was a talented artist filling her home with portraits of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing the organ at the temple and serving there with her loving husband for 20 years. Her life theme was "it is always a blessing to serve" and she was a perfect example, never turning down an opportunity to help. Always an early riser she could be found practicing the organ at the church before anyone was awake. Serving two missions with her husband to Oakland, California (1983-1985) and Salt Lake Central City, was one of the highlights of their lives where they gained many cherished friends. Lois will always be remembered for her unwavering positive influence, and her patience and long suffering. Never an unkind word was spoken as she was an example of goodness and charity. Family was the joy of her life where all were greeted with a smile and a hug.
Lois and her sister were grateful to be members of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and revered their pioneer heritage and the sacrifices of the previous generations. Together they raised exquisite roses, donating them to friends and weekly church meetings. She was recognized for her beautiful penmanship and her adventurous spirit. Lois loved to travel and was energized by learning about different cultures and experiencing the beauties of nature. She and Chick loved to play tennis and were formidable opponents on the tennis court. But more than winning, she loved her association with her tennis friends.
Lois is survived by her four children, C. David (Suzanne Barton) Holladay, Royal Ivory (Laura Cowley) Salt Lake City, Marianne (Richard) Jackson, Provo, Julie Lynne (Boyd) Jensen, Riverside, CA; 23 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren and her sister Hanna Ivory Wetmore. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Nyberg Hansen and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Hills Ward chapel, 1455 South 1700 East on Saturday, September 22nd at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing Friday evening, September 21st at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday at the chapel 11:00-11:45 a.m. Internment will be at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family would like to thank the professionals at Highland Cove and the many friends who visited and cared for her.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from September 20 to September 21, 2012
Lois Ivory Hansen, 91, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2012 from causes incident to age. Her gentle soul, uncommon sweetness, and uncomplaining nature endured to the end. The first of two girls, Lois was born February 26, 1921 in Fountain Green, Utah to Ruby Armenta Madsen and Linus Royal Ivory. Her sister Hanna was her best friend, eventually becoming her next door neighbor in Salt Lake for over 50 years. Lois was an exceptional violinist, pianist, artist, and piano teacher. Along with her sister, a beautiful cellist, they loved to entertain and perform for family and friends, even in their advancing years. Lois graduated from Moroni High School where she was the valedictorian and accepted a scholarship to Utah State University. Following her schooling she worked in Salt Lake where she met a "tall, dark, and handsome" Sanpete boy from Fairview, Charles Hansen, who she fondly called "Chick". They were married in the Manti Temple on May 29, 1943 and enjoyed almost 66 years together before he passed away May 22, 2009. Together they had two sons and two daughters. As the youngest began kindergarten, Lois chose to complete her degree in elementary education at the U of U in 1961. For 21 years she taught primarily kindergarten where her musical and artistic talents brought joy to those with whom she associated and taught. She was involved in the Head Start program and taught at Edison, Hawthorne, Newman, Jackson, Franklin, and Dilworth.
Lois was given the opportunity to play the violin with the Utah Symphony in its earliest years and continued to study piano and organ well into her eighties. Even with failing health she could still play "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Chopin when asked and had a piano in her room at Highland Cove where she resided the last few years. Along with her musical abilities she was a talented artist filling her home with portraits of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing the organ at the temple and serving there with her loving husband for 20 years. Her life theme was "it is always a blessing to serve" and she was a perfect example, never turning down an opportunity to help. Always an early riser she could be found practicing the organ at the church before anyone was awake. Serving two missions with her husband to Oakland, California (1983-1985) and Salt Lake Central City, was one of the highlights of their lives where they gained many cherished friends. Lois will always be remembered for her unwavering positive influence, and her patience and long suffering. Never an unkind word was spoken as she was an example of goodness and charity. Family was the joy of her life where all were greeted with a smile and a hug.
Lois and her sister were grateful to be members of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and revered their pioneer heritage and the sacrifices of the previous generations. Together they raised exquisite roses, donating them to friends and weekly church meetings. She was recognized for her beautiful penmanship and her adventurous spirit. Lois loved to travel and was energized by learning about different cultures and experiencing the beauties of nature. She and Chick loved to play tennis and were formidable opponents on the tennis court. But more than winning, she loved her association with her tennis friends.
Lois is survived by her four children, C. David (Suzanne Barton) Holladay, Royal Ivory (Laura Cowley) Salt Lake City, Marianne (Richard) Jackson, Provo, Julie Lynne (Boyd) Jensen, Riverside, CA; 23 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren and her sister Hanna Ivory Wetmore. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Nyberg Hansen and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Hills Ward chapel, 1455 South 1700 East on Saturday, September 22nd at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing Friday evening, September 21st at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday at the chapel 11:00-11:45 a.m. Internment will be at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family would like to thank the professionals at Highland Cove and the many friends who visited and cared for her.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from September 20 to September 21, 2012
Lois was given the opportunity to play the violin with the Utah Symphony in its earliest years and continued to study piano and organ well into her eighties. Even with failing health she could still play "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Chopin when asked and had a piano in her room at Highland Cove where she resided the last few years. Along with her musical abilities she was a talented artist filling her home with portraits of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing the organ at the temple and serving there with her loving husband for 20 years. Her life theme was "it is always a blessing to serve" and she was a perfect example, never turning down an opportunity to help. Always an early riser she could be found practicing the organ at the church before anyone was awake. Serving two missions with her husband to Oakland, California (1983-1985) and Salt Lake Central City, was one of the highlights of their lives where they gained many cherished friends. Lois will always be remembered for her unwavering positive influence, and her patience and long suffering. Never an unkind word was spoken as she was an example of goodness and charity. Family was the joy of her life where all were greeted with a smile and a hug.
Lois and her sister were grateful to be members of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and revered their pioneer heritage and the sacrifices of the previous generations. Together they raised exquisite roses, donating them to friends and weekly church meetings. She was recognized for her beautiful penmanship and her adventurous spirit. Lois loved to travel and was energized by learning about different cultures and experiencing the beauties of nature. She and Chick loved to play tennis and were formidable opponents on the tennis court. But more than winning, she loved her association with her tennis friends.
Lois is survived by her four children, C. David (Suzanne Barton) Holladay, Royal Ivory (Laura Cowley) Salt Lake City, Marianne (Richard) Jackson, Provo, Julie Lynne (Boyd) Jensen, Riverside, CA; 23 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren and her sister Hanna Ivory Wetmore. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Nyberg Hansen and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Hills Ward chapel, 1455 South 1700 East on Saturday, September 22nd at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing Friday evening, September 21st at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday at the chapel 11:00-11:45 a.m. Internment will be at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family would like to thank the professionals at Highland Cove and the many friends who visited and cared for her.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from September 20 to September 21, 2012
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