Virginia Ellen Hansen

BURLEY – Virginia Ellen Hansen, 87, of Burley, returned to the arms of Jesus and her Heavenly Father, Sunday April 10, 2016, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center, in Burley.

Virginia was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Arlough (Ed) and Mazie Cole. The family later moved to Heyburn, Idaho. Virginia married Robert Hansen Nov. 11, 1949.

Virginia was a lady of many talents. She and Bob opened and operated Hansen Sign Co., which she continued to operate after Bob’s death in 1985. In addition to being a fine artist, she played the French horn, raised goats, served as a 4-H leader for many years helping children train their dogs, taught dog obedience classes, and was honored by CSI for teaching Spanish as a community education instructor. She loved to learn and made it a priority throughout her life; in 2004, she graduated with a liberal arts degree from CSI. She also enjoyed participating in the Over-60 exercise class.

Virginia is survived by her brother, William L. (Darlene) Cole; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; and sister, Linda.

The family and friends would like to thank the staffs of St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center and Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center for their kindness and compassion toward Virginia while she was under their care.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E 16th St., in Burley, where friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity or to your local animal shelter in Virginia’s name.