Gladys, 88, passed away with her family by her side on May 8th, 2015. She was born on May 20th, 1926 in Murray to Otto James Hansen and Hazel H Marsden. Gladys married Lyle Alva Graham on July 25, 1944 and later sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on November 25, 1953.
She followed in her father's footsteps working and retiring from the US Postal Service and then working for Sam's Club as a demo lady for 15 years. Gladys was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was a giving and caring soul with a sense of humor that she maintained to the very end. She fiercely loved her family and she will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her children, Ellen (Pete) Stalliviere, Bonnie (Dean) Hill, LeIla (Lynn) Leamaster, Sherry (Scott) Cardwell, brothers LaVoy(Janice)Hansen, Vernon Hansen, sister-in-law Leslie Hansen, 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, one sister-in-law, one brother and one brother-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at Goff Mortuary 8090 South State Street, Midvale. Viewings will be held 6-8:00 pm on Friday evening and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday. Interment will be at Elysian Gardens.
The family would like to thank the Legacy House for their assistance and loving care.