Laura Hansen

Laura M. Hansen, of Hobbs, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born in Bloomfield, NE, on February 4, 1932, to Henry & Marjorie Engel. Laura married Marvin L. Hansen in Sioux City, Iowa, on January 13, 1951. Marvin and Laura moved to Hobbs, NM, in July 1953 to work and raise their family; they joined the Grace Lutheran Church soon thereafter. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, two daughters, Debra Johnson (Paul), Denise Bingham (Don), a son, Les Hansen, Jr. (Konyi), three granddaughters, and eight great-grandchildren. Laura grew up with 13 siblings and is survived by four sisters and one brother. Laura was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Village and volunteered there for 35 years. They enjoyed many camping, road, and bus tour trips around the U.S. after Marvin retired in 1986. A memorial service with be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 10:30am, at Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Berry in Hobbs. The family welcomes flowers or donations to the Lutheran Church.

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