Logan, Utah: Elda Hansen Vernon died May 18, 2005 at Sunshine Terrace. She was born July 7, 1920, in Trenton, Utah, a daughter of Ray Sanford Hansen and Afton Benson Hansen.

Elda attended school in Trenton and graduated from North Cache High School. She also attended Utah State Agricultural College for one year. Elda married Reed F. Vernon on June 4, 1942, in the Logan Temple. They lived in Logan except for a brief time while Reed was in the service.

She was active in the LDS Church throughout her life and was a member of the Logan 3rd Ward, serving as a Relief Society teacher and in the Primary and Relief Society organizations. Elda’s greatest joy was her family and enjoyed being surrounded by her loved ones.

She was a talented knitter and taught knitting classes for many years. One of her sweaters took Sweepstakes at the Utah State Fair. Elda was a wonderful cook and was known for her delicious bread and cinnamon rolls. Elda loved golf and spent many happy summers at the Logan Golf and Country Club.

Surviving are her husband and the following children; Rik (Katheryn) Smithfield, Janet Rands (Bob) Spokane, Washington, Clair (JoAnn) Tooele, Richard (Brenda) Kaysville, and Chad (Tami) Providence, 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Wallace (Provo) and Orval (Claremont, California). She was preceded in death by her sisters Margaret Cottle, Geraldine Reese and Nondus Hansen.

Friends may call between 9:30 and 10:30 at the Logan 3rd Ward chapel at 250 North 400 West, Saturday May 21. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Logan City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sunshine Terrace and Terrace Grove for their kind and loving care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sunshine Terrace Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.