Ernestine was born on February 5, 1923 in Boise, Idaho to Oscar and Elan Dunagen Keith. On February 1, 1941, she married Jesse H. Hansen in Boise, Idaho. Together they raised their family in various states in the Western U.S.
Earnestine was strong in the Catholic faith. She loved camping and traveling with her family and her poodles “Princess Joy.” She was a homemaker, a devoted aunt and a master cake decorator. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by daughter, Marie Dockter-Poncho (Anthony), son, Jay Jesse Hansen (Dana); sisters-in-law, Angela Purcell, Eileen and Jean Keith; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse H. Hansen; daughter, Nancy Ann Whealen
Funeral services for Earnestine will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South in West Valley City, Utah. Friends may visit with the family from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
