Joy Lanez Hansen Probert Obituary (1933 - 2020)

Joy Lanez Hansen Probert died February 17, 2020 in Draper, UT of causes incident to age exacerbated by a ruptured disc. Lanez was born December 13, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Neils Hyrum Hansen and Angeline Welker. She was the 5th of 6 children. Lanez assisted in her father’s business, Hansen Homes, which built many homes in Murray, Utah and the Salt Lake Valley. She attended BYU and Stevens-Henager College. She was a Loan Officer and Branch Manager for Mountain America Credit Union. She was an award winning Arthur Murray dance instructor. Lanez married her “Impossible Dream”, Melvin C. Probert, August 25, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They shared 8 children and 30 years of marriage before he passed away. They were able to visit almost all of the 50 States, as well as travel internationally. Lanez, a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, served as Primary President, Primary Music Leader, Relief Society teacher, Visiting Teacher, Genealogy Specialist, and Young Women’s Secretary. She was an avid scrapbooker and genealogist and made extensive Family History binders for each of her children. She loved creating a warm and inviting home where everyone felt welcome. Nothing brought her more joy than being together with her family. Lanez is survived by her children: Linda (Walter) Reynolds, Susan (Lloyd) Filby, Rolayne (Lamar) Brown, Jed (Cheryl) Johnson, Scott Lee Johnson, Margie (Scott Vee) Jacobson, Lisa Crawford; brother Neils H (Arlene) Hansen, and brother-in-law Kay (Merlene) Lindow; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin C. Probert, daughter Becke Probert, grandson Troy Filby, son-in-laws Kevin Fink and Coley Crawford, 3 brothers Jay, D’on, and Lorin Hansen, and sister Joyce Hansen Lindow. Heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors, ward and family members who visited with Lanez over the last 4 months. Renewing friendships was the silver lining in her declining health. Many thanks to the staff at Beacon Crest Senior Living, and Inspiration Hospice, for their loving care of Lanez during her last 3 1/2 months. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12noon at the Brownstone Chapel, 6410 South 725 East, Murray, UT. A viewing will be held Friday evening , February 21st from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel at 4760 South State St, Murray, as well as preceding the funeral services on Saturday from 10:30-11:45 am at the Brownstone Chapel. Interment will follow at Murray City Cemetery. Email your memories of Lanez to Lisa Crawford at booksmiles2@gmail.com to be added to Family Search Memories