Judy Lynn Hansen

Judy Lynn Hansen, 76, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, at Prairie Meadows, a memory care facility in Omaha, NE. She was lovingly known as sister, wife, mom, Aunt, Nana, friend and is remembered for her nurturing, loving, life of the party spirit. Judy was born on April 11, 1947, to Kenneth and Wanda (Williams) Tuttle in Portland, OR. She is the second born of five - one older brother David and three younger siblings Jeanne, Susan and Robert. Her growing up years were spent between Portland and the Winner, SD area. Spending much of her youth as a farm girl, Judy loved helping her brother with chores on the farm, milking the cow and feeding the orphaned lambs. She had a soft spot in her heart for all animals. Judy finished her high school years at Winner High School in 1965. Shortly after, she met Jerry and they were married July 8, 1966. After spending a brief time in Spearfish, SD and Wichita, KS, they settled on the family farm near Carter, SD where they raised their three children Darcy, Della and Jason. In 1990 they moved to Omaha, NE where Judy started her role as Nana. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and modeling her way of turning everything into a party. Judy maintained an open-door policy to all who knew her. At an early age, Judy put her faith and trust in Jesus. This decision grounded her and gave her a source for strength, resilience and perseverance through her health issues which began in 1996 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. The treatment of her disease ultimately led to her dementia. In November of 2018, she was moved to Prairie Meadows. Judy’s family is forever grateful for the special care provided by Prairie Meadows for the last four and a half years, as well as the care provided by Endless Journey Hospice. During this time, she continued to demonstrate her genuine love and concern for others. Judy’s caregivers often commented on how much they enjoyed and loved her and referred to her as a favorite. Judy is preceded in death by her parents: Kenneth and Wanda Tuttle. She is survived by her husband; Jerry Hansen, children; Darcy (Joel) Aakre, Della (Brice) Thomas, and Jason (Amy) Hansen, grandchildren; Hanna White, Myca Vanderveen, Isaac Aakre, Grace Spafford, Josiah Aakre, Tyler Hansen, Sarah Hansen, Julia Thomas, great grandchildren; Martin White, Nadia White, Ayla White, Carter Aakre, Audrey Aakre, Levi Aakre, Avery Aakre, brothers; David Tuttle and Robert Tuttle, sisters; Jeanne Stenson and Susan Hauff. Judy’s family would like to honor her with a Celebration of Life gathering on Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at the Reichmuth Funeral Home - Elkhorn, NE. Come as you are to share memories around a table of good food and favorite desserts with family and friends. This reflects what Judy has done a million times over for others.

Judy Lynn Hansen

April 11, 1947 - April 22, 2023