Lyla Margaret Hansen

Lyla Margaret Downs Hansen, 82, passed away on November 6, 2018 in Sandy, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born January 14, 1936 in Midvale, Utah to David and Bernice Downs. Lyla married Don Hansen on April 2, 1960 in Evanston, Wyoming. She was born and raised in Midvale and had many great memories growing up with her 3 sisters and the kids on Oak Street. She worked at Allied Development in Murray, Utah for many years then at Big V Ben Franklin in Midvale until she retired to take care of her family. She loved to cook, sew, craft, do crossword puzzles, and research genealogy when she wasn't taking care of everyone else. She was the epitome of unconditional love. She is survived by her children, Mindy, Donnie, Nicci, and Julie. Her grandchildren, Misty (Denis) Knight, Magie (Chad) Bode, Brandon (Leslie) Ferguson, Mikki (Jason) Williams, Amy Wilde, Adam (Jamie) Reeves, Austin "Bear" Reeves, Jesse (Jenny) Hansen, Zachary Hansen, Mari Hansen, Griffin Hansen, KayCee Tanner, Sheridan Hansen, and Spencer Begay. Great grandchildren Shyanne, Cody, Rylee, Andee, Mickayla, Jason Jr., Victoria, Lyla Morgan, Kaylee, Jesse, Ian, Brooklyn, Gabriel, and Evelyn, her sister in law Jean Hansen and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, and sisters Bernice, Patricia and Nancy. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Sandy Health and Rehab staff and One Care Hospice for their care and support.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S State St, Midvale, Utah. Viewings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday evening and 1 hour prior to the services. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery.

Forever In Our Hearts

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,

But remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy; the laughter

The smiles, I've only gone to rest for a while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

My going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me,

Not as I am now, but how I used to be.

I will remember you all and look on with

a smile, understand in your hearts

I've only gone to rest a while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.