Iris was a descendent of a prominent Ottoman Turkish family- Köprülü
Raised in Istanbul, Turkey, she attended private schools and was a public servant on the Island o Büyükada, also referred to as “Princess Island".
A devoted military wife, mother, and grandmother. Ayşe was married for 56 years to Kenneth Hanson of Adrian, North Dakota. Over the 22-year military service Ayşe & Kenneth moved multiple times, each time presented with unique challenges depending on location. Where ever the location, she made it home.
Ayşe is survived by her husband, Daughter; Michele Bradley, Green River WY, Son; Michael (Susan), Centennial, CO; Son; Ryan Michael (Emily) Thornton, CO and grandsons Levent and Spencer., Two sisters, four sister-in-laws, six brother-in- laws. Her parents, parents-in-law and three brother -in-laws, precede her in death.
A committal service for Ayse will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhampdenmortuary.com for the Hanson family.