Obituary

Joyann Sturdy Hansen 1964 ~ 2012
Our dear Joyann Sturdy Hansen, 47, passed away April 19, 2012 in Provo, Utah after a valiant fight with complications from pneumonia. Joyann was born December 17, 1964 to Joseph F. and Charlotte M. Sturdy in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Granite, the youngest of nine children, and was very close to her brothers and sisters. She absolutely loved the outdoors and was most happy and at home when she was hiking, camping, fishing, riding 4-wheelers and even rock hunting. Joyann was a kind and tender person. She made friends easily and loved people unconditionally. Her best friend and companion was her husband Lamar. She was adventurous, liked to drive fast, go to concerts and spend time walking with her beloved dog Jackson. One of her favorite hobbies was hand crafting jewelry. Some of her pieces were made of beads, other of special rocks she collected, and some out of petrified wood. Each was very unique. She always shared the things she made as special gifts to those she loved. Joyann was always aware of the needs or desires of those around her, and if it was in her power to do so, she would do her best to fulfill those desires. She married Michael Lee Riches in 1987. They have a son and a daughter, Aaron Blake Riches and Kiara Lynn Riches. Aaron also gave Joyann two beautiful grandsons, Adam and Carson. Joyann loved children and later had the opportunity to mother and nurture two sweet girls, Crystal and Katie Davila. In June 2008 Joyann married her lifetime sweetheart, Lamar Bruce Hansen. They met when she was 14 and he was 16. She immediately loved her new role as mother to Lamar's daughters, Jamie and Erin. She also fell in love with Jamie's little boy's, Gage and Guner, and quickly took on the role as their grandmother. She and Lamar lived in Torrey, Utah and were in the process of planning and building their dream home. Joyann became an active member of the LDS church while living in the Granite, Little Cottonwood Ward and was currently active in her ward in Torrey. Joyann will be missed greatly by all who knew her and is survived by her husband, Lamar Bruce Hansen; son, Aaron Blake Riches and daughter Kiara Lynn Riches. Two step-daughters, Jamie Hansen and Erin Hansen; grandchildren, Adam Blake Riches and Carson Lee Riches; Step-grandchildren, Gage Curtis and Guner Curtis. She is survived by her father, Joseph F. Sturdy and siblings, Lenore Ashby (John), Joseph Sturdy III (Pauline), Geraldine Swift (Steve), Sheila Sturdy, Louis Sturdy (Margie), Samuel Sturdy (Teresa). She is preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte M. Sturdy and siblings, Charlene Sturdy and Cyril Sturdy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Granite Sandy View Stake Center, 9880 South 3100 East in Granite, Utah. There will be a viewing from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Funeral services will begin immediately after at 12:00. Interment will be at the Taylorsville City Cemetery, 4500 South Redwood Road. The family would like to thank the members of her Torrey Ward, and the Granite Little Cottonwood Ward for their kindness and support during this difficult time.