Barbara (Schwartz) Hansen
Barbara (Schwartz) Hansen passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 after a 7 year journey with Dementia disease. Up until the end Barbara maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experience.
Barbara lived and worked in Davis County during her younger years. She worked as a Inventory Parts Manager for Boeing at Hill Air Force Base, after graduating from Davis High School in Kaysville. After retiring she moved to Cache County Utah where she met the love of her life William (Phil) Hansen. She then after marrying Phil moved to Grace, Idaho.
Barbara always had such a sharp wit that often caught people off guard. She had great comebacks. She loved photography and could catch the perfect bird in flight. She won
many awards.
Barbara enjoyed her experiences and travels with her husband Phil Hansen. They were two peas in a pod. She also enjoyed her time quilting and making friends with the church group.
Barbara was a gem of a person who appreciated all that life gave her even in her diminished state near the end of her life, she quickly made friends in her assisted living facility. Many thanks to the staff at Heritage Senior Living and Symbii Home Health for their love and care.
Barbara is survived by one sister Diane Toom (Paul), one son Mark Cardon (Michele), two daughters Roxanne Nalder (Stephen), and Paulette Bales. Several grandchildren Sheldon Williams (Janet), Russell Williams, Jason Cardon, Bernadette Cardon-Smith (Samatha), Clinton Cardon, Skyler Bales, and Samuel Bales. Three great grandchildren Hayden Williams, Kaleb Williams, and Octavia Bales.
Barbara said at the end to “Please don’t cry because I am gone; instead be happy I was here (or maybe cry a little bit. After all I have passed away.) Today I am dancing and singing, probably naked. Love you forever.”
A graveside farewell was held at the Lago Cemetery on Saturday November 18, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
