LORRAINE HANSEN

1930 - 2014

Lorraine Valerie Elizabeth Hansen (nee Rajala), peacefully joined her eternal companion, J. Norman Hansen on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Taber at the age of 84 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, May 26, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Brock Campbell conducting. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Lorraine is survived by her children Valerie (Brian) Anderson of Fincastle, Jim (Beverly) Hansen of Cardston, Cynthia (Geoff) Ludkin of Spruce Grove, Michael (Tina) Hansen of Provo, Utah, Tage (Dawna) Hansen of Taber, Craig (Lana) Hansen of Taber, Lee (Tawna) Hansen of Eston, Saskatchewan and Pat (Jeff) Camp of Uintah, Utah. She is also survived by her grandchildren Carla (Jason) Saunders, Brian (Cathy) Anderson, Benj (Robyn) Anderson, Crista Anderson, Courtney (Rachel) Hansen, Justin (Cassy) Hansen, Alisha (Dieter) Walters, Whitney (Cody) Mecham, Chelsea Hansen, David (Tiffany) Ludkin, Genise (Tom) Tremain, Lindsay (Ryan) Murphy, Maren (John) Washburn, Kristen (Andrew) Mayle, Nick Hansen, Becka Hansen, Natasha (Cristian) Lopez, Kellen (Erin) Hansen, Chad (Rebecca) Hansen, Lexie (Cameron) Johnson, Erin, Clay, Kelly and Quincy Hansen, Austin, Makenzie, Ty, Tali and Taya Hansen, Sean and Riley Camp, thirty one great grandchildren, four sisters-in-law Viola Francis, Melba Birck, Phyllis Anderson, Norma Rajala and two brothers-in-law George Forchuk and Bill Lutes.
She was predeceased by her husband J. Norman Hansen, grandson Ian Hansen, parents Jack and Beatrice Rajala and brother Raymond Rajala.
Lorraine was born May 13, 1930 in Cranbrook, British Columbia and was raised mainly in Fort Macleod. As a young adult she moved to Taber to work as a telephone operator where she met Norman at a community dance. She served in various callings as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but her greatest calling, which brought her the most joy, was that of Wife, Mother, Grandmother and a Great one! Raising eight children on the farm kept her busy. Cooking and canning became a large part of her life and everyone loved to share the results of her labours. She loved spending time with family and loved visits from grandchildren. She was very proud of her family.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lorraine’s name may be made directly to the Taber Food Bank, 5512 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S4.