Geneil Farnes Hansen Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Lehi, Utah - Geneil Farnes Hansen, 85, of Sacramento, California, died on May 8, 2016. Geneil was born on February 4, 1931 in Preston, Idaho, daughter of Jesse Henry and Ethel Hazel Winger Farnes. She married Ernest "Brad" Hansen on May 28, 1953 in the Logan Temple. She is survived by her husband, Brad; children Karen & Scott Bevan; Kerry & Bonne Hansen; Paul & Chizuko Hansen; Lori & Lowell Fuller; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and sister, Beulah Higginson. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gwen & Nadine; brother, Jesse Devar "JD"; granddaughter, Nicole; and great granddaughter, Ollie. Geneil was universally loved by her friends and family and particularly by her grandchildren, whom she mutually adored. She made it her priority to attend as many important family events as possible and always thought of others first. She was an example to all of charitable living and love. Indeed, she wore herself out in the service of her husband since his stroke the past six years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Cedar Hollow 7th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 127 East 3200 North, Lehi, Utah, 84043. A viewing will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 South), South Jordan, Utah and again prior to the funeral from 10-10:45 am on Saturday, May 21 at the church. Interment will be in Preston, Idaho on Monday, May 23 at 1 pm. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT