Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Elaine Burton Hansen, passed away June 24, 2013, at the age of 69, after a long illness, surrounded by her family and friends. Elaine was born in Salt Lake City to Harold and Blanche Burton. She attended Highland High School in Salt Lake City and graduated in 1962. She was married to Frank Hansen in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on June, 28, 1966. She went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Utah and worked as an elementary school teacher for both Granite and Jordan school districts. Elaine later went on to complete post-graduate work in child psychology and worked as a school psychologist for Jordan School District.
Outside her work inside the school she donated time for family therapy as a part of a community education program. A perfect day for Elaine was a large Diet Coke and playing with her ten grandchildren. She enjoyed beating her sons at tennis, shopping with her daughters, playing card games, and telling everyone how smart her grandchildren have become. She also enjoyed the time she spent as a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple and traveling with friends.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents-Harold and Blanche Burton.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Frank, two daughters Kimberly (Bryan) Nelson and Laurel (John) Porter, two sons Matthew (Stefanie) Hansen and Jacob (Stacey) Hansen, and her ten loved and cherished grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, H. David (Barbara) Burton and sister, Nola (Keith) Davies.
Funeral services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at 2:00 with a visitation an hour before the service. Burial will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of Elaine's friends who supported her near the end and the members of the Union Park 2nd ward.
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July 26, 2013
Norm and Helen Miller
Frank, I'm so sorry we couldn't be with you. It was impossible for us to travel that far that fast. I'm glad Lorena was able to attend the funeral. I'm anxious to talk with you. I will call you soon. We need to catch up on each other. Helen's and my prayers are for your happiness and well being. We love you, Big Guy.
July 2, 2013
Andrea and John Hampshire
Dear Frank and Family, We are thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Elaine was a wonderful and beautiful person and we can't believe she is gone. Our love and deepest sympathy are with you today and in the days ahead. May God bless you with his love and strength. With love, John and Andrea
June 29, 2013
Linda Bailey Ogden
Frank, you have my sincerest sympathy in the death of Elaine. We had many good times when we were young and I often think of both of you. It sounds as if she had a very full life. I hope you find solace in your wonderful family and in your religion.
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