Ruby and Albert Hanson
Ruby Hannah Smith Hanson
Life Story
Ruby Hannah Smith Hanson was born July 13, 1893 in Coalville, Utah to John Perry Smith and Loulia Brennetta Allen Smith. She was the eighth child of eleven; six died in infancy. She was preceded in her death by a sister, Mamie (Marion), and a sister very dear to her all through her life, Maggie Byington, and a brother, Frank Smith. She is survived by a brother, John Smith who lives at Hayden Lake, Idaho and he is not in good health so he could not be here today. But, I’m sure that he will miss her also.
When Grandma (Ruby) was 15 years old, the family moved from Coalville, Utah to Annis, Idaho. This is where Grandma met Grandpa Albert Hanson and they were married in 1911. Their happy union was 56 years in length. On Grandma’s birthday in 1933, they took their children to the Logan Temple and had their Marriage solemnized and their children sealed to them.
To this union were born six children. Allen, who preceded Grandma in death in 1975, my dad, Fabyn Hanson of Annis, Idaho; Aunt Velma Caukins of Auburn, Washington; Uncle John Hanson of Cloverdale, California; and Aunt Bernetta Oliver of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
She is survived by 24 Grandchildren and 48 Great-Grandchildren. Several of the Grandchildren were able to get here from out of town for today and I know that Grandma would be happy because I know that Grandma was just so proud of all of her children, grandchildren, Great grandchildren … every one.
I’m here from St. Louis, Missouri; Janae Hanson Heath is here from San Jose, California; Bryce Hanson from Catlessberg, Kentucky; Terry Hanson, Fair View Heights, Illinois; Sheila Hanson Priest from Portland, Oregon; Vernon Skip Hanson, Salem, New Hampshire; Lt. Gene Ferguson who is stationed in Ausberg, Germany; Several Grandchildren and their families live in this area; Niles and Clayne Hanson; Gary Hanson; Byron Ferguson; Jackie and Tony Oliver. I’d also like to say that Jim Smith, her nephew from Red Bluff, California, also is here. And there are lots of other relatives here. We are very thankful that you could come and I think that of all the things about Grandma… she loved family. I know she is proud of that and I’m sure that rest of her family who could not be here are here in spirit to wish Grandma a happy journey to our Heavenly Fathers presence.
I would like to say a few things about Grandma that are really special to me; One thing I’m proud of is the heritage she left us. Because believe me, Grandma was very proud of everyone of her ancestors and she made it known to you from the time you were old enough to know what she was talking about.
Her living room walls were covered with family. Her children, her brothers and sisters…all of her family. Her Grandchildren, her Great Grandchildren… all these things are of a great joy to grandma. Grandma was always very happy to see you when you were there, and she made you feel like you were just the most very special person in her life at that time. And I think that that is probably why there are so many of us grandchildren here. We were just sure and knew that we were the most special thing to Grandma. And she really did feel that way. Every one was just special.
She was always a lady, and Grandma always kept herself well groomed. And to my knowledge… she never did wear a pair of pants! She didn’t even when the new style of pant suits came in. Grandma didn’t do that. Grandma always looked like a lady.
She loved her garden and her flowers and she always stood in amazement at the beautiful wonders God created for us all. And I am very thankful to have his opportunity to give the life story of this wonderful sister of Zion. And may she rest in peace. Thank you very much.
Life Story
Ruby Hannah Smith Hanson was born July 13, 1893 in Coalville, Utah to John Perry Smith and Loulia Brennetta Allen Smith. She was the eighth child of eleven; six died in infancy. She was preceded in her death by a sister, Mamie (Marion), and a sister very dear to her all through her life, Maggie Byington, and a brother, Frank Smith. She is survived by a brother, John Smith who lives at Hayden Lake, Idaho and he is not in good health so he could not be here today. But, I’m sure that he will miss her also.
When Grandma (Ruby) was 15 years old, the family moved from Coalville, Utah to Annis, Idaho. This is where Grandma met Grandpa Albert Hanson and they were married in 1911. Their happy union was 56 years in length. On Grandma’s birthday in 1933, they took their children to the Logan Temple and had their Marriage solemnized and their children sealed to them.
To this union were born six children. Allen, who preceded Grandma in death in 1975, my dad, Fabyn Hanson of Annis, Idaho; Aunt Velma Caukins of Auburn, Washington; Uncle John Hanson of Cloverdale, California; and Aunt Bernetta Oliver of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
She is survived by 24 Grandchildren and 48 Great-Grandchildren. Several of the Grandchildren were able to get here from out of town for today and I know that Grandma would be happy because I know that Grandma was just so proud of all of her children, grandchildren, Great grandchildren … every one.
I’m here from St. Louis, Missouri; Janae Hanson Heath is here from San Jose, California; Bryce Hanson from Catlessberg, Kentucky; Terry Hanson, Fair View Heights, Illinois; Sheila Hanson Priest from Portland, Oregon; Vernon Skip Hanson, Salem, New Hampshire; Lt. Gene Ferguson who is stationed in Ausberg, Germany; Several Grandchildren and their families live in this area; Niles and Clayne Hanson; Gary Hanson; Byron Ferguson; Jackie and Tony Oliver. I’d also like to say that Jim Smith, her nephew from Red Bluff, California, also is here. And there are lots of other relatives here. We are very thankful that you could come and I think that of all the things about Grandma… she loved family. I know she is proud of that and I’m sure that rest of her family who could not be here are here in spirit to wish Grandma a happy journey to our Heavenly Fathers presence.
I would like to say a few things about Grandma that are really special to me; One thing I’m proud of is the heritage she left us. Because believe me, Grandma was very proud of everyone of her ancestors and she made it known to you from the time you were old enough to know what she was talking about.
Her living room walls were covered with family. Her children, her brothers and sisters…all of her family. Her Grandchildren, her Great Grandchildren… all these things are of a great joy to grandma. Grandma was always very happy to see you when you were there, and she made you feel like you were just the most very special person in her life at that time. And I think that that is probably why there are so many of us grandchildren here. We were just sure and knew that we were the most special thing to Grandma. And she really did feel that way. Every one was just special.
She was always a lady, and Grandma always kept herself well groomed. And to my knowledge… she never did wear a pair of pants! She didn’t even when the new style of pant suits came in. Grandma didn’t do that. Grandma always looked like a lady.
She loved her garden and her flowers and she always stood in amazement at the beautiful wonders God created for us all. And I am very thankful to have his opportunity to give the life story of this wonderful sister of Zion. And may she rest in peace. Thank you very much.