Gladys Dessie (Butler) Hansen was born to Burtis G. and Agnes (Jameson) Butler near Faith, SD, on April 9, 1921, the 6th of seven surviving children. She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ as a teenager and strove to honor Him throughout her life. Despite limited resources, her parents provided opportunity for Gladys and her siblings to develop their God given musical abilities. Faith, family, and music greatly defined Gladys.
Upon graduating from Faith High School in 1938, Gladys moved with her parents to Sturgis and then to the Corning, IA, area. In the fall of 1942, they returned to Sturgis. Gladys enjoyed traveling while working for the Farmer's Home Administration from 1943 to 1954. Being single, she greatly enjoyed time spent with her many nieces and nephews. On November 28, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Odin Hansen at Denton, MT. She was blessed with an instant family with Odin's three sons, Leonard, Eugene, and Robert, whose mother, Ethel Arvidson Hansen, had passed away in 1945. Odin, Gladys, and the boys lived on a farm near Platte, SD, before moving back to Sturgis where she and Odin owned and operated rental property from 1956 to 1975. She was also employed at H O Anderson Hardware before adding to their family another son, Larry, and daughter, Odena. From 1974 to 1983, she was employed at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Upon retirement, Gladys and Odin enjoyed traveling to visit their children. But most of their summers were spent close to home at the Hart Ranch near Rapid City. Gladys enjoyed reading, watching Trinity Broadcast network, music, and the "gift of gab." She especially enjoyed playing her mandolin. She remained involved in the lives and activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, even if unable to physically participate in those events. Her relationship with her sisters and their children remained very close.
Following the loss of Odin in 2006, she often said she had her ticket ready for her final trip. Her heart longed for the day when she would join her loved ones in heaven. On Monday, August 20, 2012, at the age of 91, the Lord finally allowed her to use that ticket. She peacefully passed from this life to her eternal reward at the Sturgis Community Hospital. That day she spoke to Marilyn, her daughter-in-law, about the party Marilyn was preparing. Even though it seemed she was confused, we now know it was the celebration of her life and homecoming. Her quick wit and determined spirit will be fondly remembered. Special thanks to Ron Anderson and the staff at Foothills Assisted Living for the loving care she received this past year. Gladys was a member of the Open Bible Church, the Sturgis Senior Citizens Center, and a local chapter of TOPS.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Leonard (Marilyn), Sturgis, SD, Robert (Robin), Bellevue, WA, and Larry (Pam), Burnsville, MN; daughter, Odena (Mark) Koth, Sioux Falls, SD; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Laura (George) Levin, Sturgis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odin; son, Eugene; brother, Leonard Butler; and sisters, Marjorie Gabrielson, Marian Barker, Dora Walter, and Ruth Shroyer.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24th from noon to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. There will be a sharing service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ralph Vencill officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Church.
Upon graduating from Faith High School in 1938, Gladys moved with her parents to Sturgis and then to the Corning, IA, area. In the fall of 1942, they returned to Sturgis. Gladys enjoyed traveling while working for the Farmer's Home Administration from 1943 to 1954. Being single, she greatly enjoyed time spent with her many nieces and nephews. On November 28, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Odin Hansen at Denton, MT. She was blessed with an instant family with Odin's three sons, Leonard, Eugene, and Robert, whose mother, Ethel Arvidson Hansen, had passed away in 1945. Odin, Gladys, and the boys lived on a farm near Platte, SD, before moving back to Sturgis where she and Odin owned and operated rental property from 1956 to 1975. She was also employed at H O Anderson Hardware before adding to their family another son, Larry, and daughter, Odena. From 1974 to 1983, she was employed at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Upon retirement, Gladys and Odin enjoyed traveling to visit their children. But most of their summers were spent close to home at the Hart Ranch near Rapid City. Gladys enjoyed reading, watching Trinity Broadcast network, music, and the "gift of gab." She especially enjoyed playing her mandolin. She remained involved in the lives and activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, even if unable to physically participate in those events. Her relationship with her sisters and their children remained very close.
Following the loss of Odin in 2006, she often said she had her ticket ready for her final trip. Her heart longed for the day when she would join her loved ones in heaven. On Monday, August 20, 2012, at the age of 91, the Lord finally allowed her to use that ticket. She peacefully passed from this life to her eternal reward at the Sturgis Community Hospital. That day she spoke to Marilyn, her daughter-in-law, about the party Marilyn was preparing. Even though it seemed she was confused, we now know it was the celebration of her life and homecoming. Her quick wit and determined spirit will be fondly remembered. Special thanks to Ron Anderson and the staff at Foothills Assisted Living for the loving care she received this past year. Gladys was a member of the Open Bible Church, the Sturgis Senior Citizens Center, and a local chapter of TOPS.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Leonard (Marilyn), Sturgis, SD, Robert (Robin), Bellevue, WA, and Larry (Pam), Burnsville, MN; daughter, Odena (Mark) Koth, Sioux Falls, SD; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Laura (George) Levin, Sturgis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odin; son, Eugene; brother, Leonard Butler; and sisters, Marjorie Gabrielson, Marian Barker, Dora Walter, and Ruth Shroyer.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24th from noon to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. There will be a sharing service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ralph Vencill officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Church.
Gladys Dessie (Butler) Hansen was born to Burtis G. and Agnes (Jameson) Butler near Faith, SD, on April 9, 1921, the 6th of seven surviving children. She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ as a teenager and strove to honor Him throughout her life. Despite limited resources, her parents provided opportunity for Gladys and her siblings to develop their God given musical abilities. Faith, family, and music greatly defined Gladys.
Upon graduating from Faith High School in 1938, Gladys moved with her parents to Sturgis and then to the Corning, IA, area. In the fall of 1942, they returned to Sturgis. Gladys enjoyed traveling while working for the Farmer's Home Administration from 1943 to 1954. Being single, she greatly enjoyed time spent with her many nieces and nephews. On November 28, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Odin Hansen at Denton, MT. She was blessed with an instant family with Odin's three sons, Leonard, Eugene, and Robert, whose mother, Ethel Arvidson Hansen, had passed away in 1945. Odin, Gladys, and the boys lived on a farm near Platte, SD, before moving back to Sturgis where she and Odin owned and operated rental property from 1956 to 1975. She was also employed at H O Anderson Hardware before adding to their family another son, Larry, and daughter, Odena. From 1974 to 1983, she was employed at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Upon retirement, Gladys and Odin enjoyed traveling to visit their children. But most of their summers were spent close to home at the Hart Ranch near Rapid City. Gladys enjoyed reading, watching Trinity Broadcast network, music, and the "gift of gab." She especially enjoyed playing her mandolin. She remained involved in the lives and activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, even if unable to physically participate in those events. Her relationship with her sisters and their children remained very close.
Following the loss of Odin in 2006, she often said she had her ticket ready for her final trip. Her heart longed for the day when she would join her loved ones in heaven. On Monday, August 20, 2012, at the age of 91, the Lord finally allowed her to use that ticket. She peacefully passed from this life to her eternal reward at the Sturgis Community Hospital. That day she spoke to Marilyn, her daughter-in-law, about the party Marilyn was preparing. Even though it seemed she was confused, we now know it was the celebration of her life and homecoming. Her quick wit and determined spirit will be fondly remembered. Special thanks to Ron Anderson and the staff at Foothills Assisted Living for the loving care she received this past year. Gladys was a member of the Open Bible Church, the Sturgis Senior Citizens Center, and a local chapter of TOPS.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Leonard (Marilyn), Sturgis, SD, Robert (Robin), Bellevue, WA, and Larry (Pam), Burnsville, MN; daughter, Odena (Mark) Koth, Sioux Falls, SD; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Laura (George) Levin, Sturgis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odin; son, Eugene; brother, Leonard Butler; and sisters, Marjorie Gabrielson, Marian Barker, Dora Walter, and Ruth Shroyer.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24th from noon to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. There will be a sharing service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ralph Vencill officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Church.
Upon graduating from Faith High School in 1938, Gladys moved with her parents to Sturgis and then to the Corning, IA, area. In the fall of 1942, they returned to Sturgis. Gladys enjoyed traveling while working for the Farmer's Home Administration from 1943 to 1954. Being single, she greatly enjoyed time spent with her many nieces and nephews. On November 28, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Odin Hansen at Denton, MT. She was blessed with an instant family with Odin's three sons, Leonard, Eugene, and Robert, whose mother, Ethel Arvidson Hansen, had passed away in 1945. Odin, Gladys, and the boys lived on a farm near Platte, SD, before moving back to Sturgis where she and Odin owned and operated rental property from 1956 to 1975. She was also employed at H O Anderson Hardware before adding to their family another son, Larry, and daughter, Odena. From 1974 to 1983, she was employed at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Upon retirement, Gladys and Odin enjoyed traveling to visit their children. But most of their summers were spent close to home at the Hart Ranch near Rapid City. Gladys enjoyed reading, watching Trinity Broadcast network, music, and the "gift of gab." She especially enjoyed playing her mandolin. She remained involved in the lives and activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, even if unable to physically participate in those events. Her relationship with her sisters and their children remained very close.
Following the loss of Odin in 2006, she often said she had her ticket ready for her final trip. Her heart longed for the day when she would join her loved ones in heaven. On Monday, August 20, 2012, at the age of 91, the Lord finally allowed her to use that ticket. She peacefully passed from this life to her eternal reward at the Sturgis Community Hospital. That day she spoke to Marilyn, her daughter-in-law, about the party Marilyn was preparing. Even though it seemed she was confused, we now know it was the celebration of her life and homecoming. Her quick wit and determined spirit will be fondly remembered. Special thanks to Ron Anderson and the staff at Foothills Assisted Living for the loving care she received this past year. Gladys was a member of the Open Bible Church, the Sturgis Senior Citizens Center, and a local chapter of TOPS.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Leonard (Marilyn), Sturgis, SD, Robert (Robin), Bellevue, WA, and Larry (Pam), Burnsville, MN; daughter, Odena (Mark) Koth, Sioux Falls, SD; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Laura (George) Levin, Sturgis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odin; son, Eugene; brother, Leonard Butler; and sisters, Marjorie Gabrielson, Marian Barker, Dora Walter, and Ruth Shroyer.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24th from noon to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. There will be a sharing service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ralph Vencill officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Church.
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