Eleanor Fuller Hansen, 93, of Joseph City, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 31, 2026.
Eleanor was born on Nov. 25, 1932, in Tucson. In 1944, her family moved from Pine, Ariz., to Joseph City. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1951.
After graduation, Eleanor met Eugene Hansen. They were married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple on June 16, 1954. Between 1955 and 1972, they welcomed seven children. They built a home in Joseph City, where they spent their lives together until Eugene’s passing in 2019.
Eleanor devoted herself to her family as a mother and foster parent. She managed various rental properties and supported the family’s dairy farm and ranching business. Her home—especially her backyard—became known for its beauty, particularly during the holidays. Over the years, it served as the setting for many weddings, receptions, and celebrations.
Eleanor leaves behind an inspiring legacy of lifelong learning, humor, hard work, faith, and unwavering love and devotion to her family and Savior.
She is survived by six of her seven children, 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Eugene; their son, Gary; daughter-in-law, Anna; great-granddaughter, Laynee; as well as her parents, James and Esther Fuller; and all her siblings.
A viewing will be held from rom 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, at her residence at 8159 Porter Ave., in Joseph City. Burial will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10 at the Joseph City Cemetery, with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church in Joseph City.
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