1919
Ruth
2012
Ruth Elnorah Hansen
January 28, 1919 — September 25, 2012
Ruth Hansen
Richfield, Utah
Ruth Elnorah Grover Hansen, 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away September 25, 2012 in Monroe, Utah. Ruth was born January 28, 1919 in Archer, Idaho, to John and Elnorah Homer Grover. She grew up in Archer, south of Rexburg, Idaho, and attended schools in Archer and Rexburg. She excelled in spelling, typing and editing; and helped with several local publications throughout her life. She married Afton Elwin Hansen on September 6, 1938 in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived the first year of married life in Goshen, Idaho, after which they bought farmland in Archer and raised their family there. Afton and Ruth were well-respected and successful in their farming operations. Afton preceded her in death November 19, 1989.
Prior to Afton’s death in 1989, they purchased a home in Richfield, Utah to live close to their daughter, J’Lee. For several years Ruth continued to spend the summers at her home in Idaho, but eventually sold that farm and resided in Richfield for the last years of her life. Ruth was an excellent cook, seamstress, quilter and gardener. She enjoyed family, friends and neighbors. She served faithfully in her church callings and especially enjoyed serving others. Her good health and strong work ethic kept her busy, even during the 23 years that she spent without Afton.
Ruth is survived by her children: Dale (Ruth), Lehi, Utah; Leon, Nampa, Idaho; Neil (Cathy), Saratoga Springs, Utah; and J’Lee (Lee) Bennett, Richfield, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; sister, Blanch Kirkham, Archer; brother, Loren (Leona) Grover, Idaho Falls; sister-in-law, LuDean Grover, Archer, Idaho/Overton, NV.
Also preceded in death by parents; brothers, Russell Grover and Wesley Grover; 4 infant children; 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all the people at Monroe Canyon Assisted Living for the wonderful care and support that they gave Ruth during the last year of her life.
Funeral services will be held in Idaho Friday, October 5, at 12:00 Noon in the Sunnydell Ward, 201 West 8000 South, Rexburg, Idaho. Friends may call Wednesday, October 3, from 6-8 p.m. in the Magleby Mortuary, 50 South 100 West, Richfield, Utah and Friday at the church in Sunnydell, Idaho from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Sutton Cemetery in Archer, Idaho. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Richfield, Utah
Ruth Elnorah Grover Hansen, 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away September 25, 2012 in Monroe, Utah. Ruth was born January 28, 1919 in Archer, Idaho, to John and Elnorah Homer Grover. She grew up in Archer, south of Rexburg, Idaho, and attended schools in Archer and Rexburg. She excelled in spelling, typing and editing; and helped with several local publications throughout her life. She married Afton Elwin Hansen on September 6, 1938 in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived the first year of married life in Goshen, Idaho, after which they bought farmland in Archer and raised their family there. Afton and Ruth were well-respected and successful in their farming operations. Afton preceded her in death November 19, 1989.
Prior to Afton’s death in 1989, they purchased a home in Richfield, Utah to live close to their daughter, J’Lee. For several years Ruth continued to spend the summers at her home in Idaho, but eventually sold that farm and resided in Richfield for the last years of her life. Ruth was an excellent cook, seamstress, quilter and gardener. She enjoyed family, friends and neighbors. She served faithfully in her church callings and especially enjoyed serving others. Her good health and strong work ethic kept her busy, even during the 23 years that she spent without Afton.
Ruth is survived by her children: Dale (Ruth), Lehi, Utah; Leon, Nampa, Idaho; Neil (Cathy), Saratoga Springs, Utah; and J’Lee (Lee) Bennett, Richfield, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; sister, Blanch Kirkham, Archer; brother, Loren (Leona) Grover, Idaho Falls; sister-in-law, LuDean Grover, Archer, Idaho/Overton, NV.
Also preceded in death by parents; brothers, Russell Grover and Wesley Grover; 4 infant children; 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all the people at Monroe Canyon Assisted Living for the wonderful care and support that they gave Ruth during the last year of her life.
Funeral services will be held in Idaho Friday, October 5, at 12:00 Noon in the Sunnydell Ward, 201 West 8000 South, Rexburg, Idaho. Friends may call Wednesday, October 3, from 6-8 p.m. in the Magleby Mortuary, 50 South 100 West, Richfield, Utah and Friday at the church in Sunnydell, Idaho from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Sutton Cemetery in Archer, Idaho. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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