In loving memory of Elva Petersen Hanks who passed away on January 23, 2023
She was born on June 2,1935 to Alvin and Jessie Mitchell Petersen in Bennett, Utah. She grew up in Orem Utah.
Elva met her beloved husband on a blind date. They married on March 18, 1955. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Elva loved having visits from her ministering sisters.
Elva was a homemaker, who took care of her family by preserving food from the garden that her husband produced.
Elva and Ern enjoyed going on camping trips and vacations with loved ones. In later years they went on several trips with the Spanish Fork Senior Citizens.
Elva faced many health issues throughout her life. After her stroke she would read the scriptures to Roger daily to improve her speech skills.
Elva is survived by her children Sue (Tom) Atchison; Brenda Hanks; Colleen King; and Roger E. Hanks. Grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Clark; Matthew Atchison; Clayton (Jessica) Atchison; and Craig King; great grandchildren Jason Clark; Justin Clark; and Zoey Clark. She is survived by her siblings, Jesse (Nancy) Petersen; Naomi (David) Crosby and 2 sisters-in-laws, Norene (Ray deceased) Petersen; Linda Hanks (Dale deceased) Peery.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband (Ernest G.); and her parents Alvin F. and Jessie Petersen; sister Nina(Burt) Shelton. Also her in laws Ernest C. and Sarah Hanks; brother in law Richard (Jeanie) Hanks; sister in law Carol Hanks (Burt) Talmage.
A funeral will be held Tuesday January 31, 2023. Family and friends may visit from 9:30-10:30, funeral at 11:00 at the Spanish Peak Ward Chapel at 1552 East 750 South Spanish Fork Utah. Interment will be at the Salem Cemetery address 965 South 140 East, Salem, UT
We would like to thank Dr. Mathew Walton and staff and Intermountain Health Hospice in last period of her life.
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Judy Robinson Spencer says
January 25, 2023 at 10:01 pmBrenda and family,
My heart felt condolences go out to you.
I loved your mom and remember how sweet she was whenever I was over to your house in Salem when we were kids.
Heaven has certainly gained a beautiful angel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott & Susan Beckstrom says
January 31, 2023 at 2:26 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you Sue, Tom and your family. May you feel His grace during this most difficult time. What a wonderful mother you were blessed with.