Florence Elaine Noble

Florence Elaine Noble, formerly Hansen and Hanson lived a life full of laughter, determination, silly one-liners, and a sense of humor that should probably be studied. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 83, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, smiles, and at least a few people still laughing at things she said days later.

Elaine was born on November 30, 1942, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Whitney Charles Hansen and Esther Louise "Molly" Hansen. She was one of seven children. She spent most of her life in the Salt Lake Valley. She graduated from East High School and married Stanley C. Hanson of Pleasant Grove, Utah, in 1963 that later ended in divorce.

Elaine had extraordinary strength. At just 38 years old, she survived a devastating head injury that many did not expect her to recover from. But Elaine had other plans. Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous, and she went on to live another 45 years filled with humor, determination, stubbornness, kindness and grace. She simply refused to be defined by anything that tried to slow her down.

In October 2020, Elaine moved to Legacy Village Assisted Living in Sugar House. She quickly became a favorite there- not that she would ever admit it out loud. She adored her caregivers, who became like family, and she made it her personal mission to keep them laughing, whether they were ready or not. She visited, gossiped just enough to stay interesting, told stories that may or may not have improved with age, and generally kept the place lively. They loved her right back.

Elaine was also a lifelong fan of Frank Sinatra. She loved his music and could recognize his voice within the first few notes of any song. His music was a constant presence in her life, and she never tired of listening to him. She also enjoyed reading books about Frank Sinatra, fascinated by his life, his voice, and the era he represented. His music often filled her home and her memories.

If you met Elaine, you would never forget her. They broke the mold when she was born. She had an infectious laugh, a sparkly personality, and a talent for making people feel instantly better just by being around her. She was beautiful inside and out, generous to a fault, and could absolutely pull off a colorful caftan like it was high fashion.

She also had one of the best running jokes of all time. If you asked, "How are you doing?" she would look you dead in the eye, flash that unmistakable twinkle, and say, "Terrible." The pause that followed was part of the performance. Then she'd laugh, you'd laugh, and suddenly everything was better. It never got old.

She also had a wonderfully feisty side. Elaine loved deeply, protected fiercely, and if someone crossed the line, they learned very quickly that she did not tolerate nonsense. Or, as she would have put it more directly, "horse crap." That honesty, strength, and zero-tolerance policy for foolishness were part of what made her unforgettable.

Elaine is survived by her son, Stanley Hanson and his wife, Kimberly Hanson; her daughter; Christa Ingram and her husband, Jeff Kemp; her five grandchildren, Colby Hanson, Nicole Dodaro, Katie Barker Tyler, Valerie Ingram, and Chaz Ingram; two very adorable great-grandchildren, Owen Barker and Avery Barker; and her sister, Helen Marie Wood, the last surviving member of the Hansen siblings.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Charles Hansen and Esther Louise "Molly" Hansen; her sisters, Marilyn Jensen and Afton Louise "Smiley" Fitzen; and her brothers, David Joseph Hansen, Gaylon Whiteny Hansen, and Norman Edward Hansen.

A Celebration of Elaine's Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brigham City Cemetery, 300 East 300 South, Brigham City, Utah.

Please come in casual attire, bring your best stories, It will be a day filled with joy and laughter. Elaine would have insisted on it.

As our mom would always say:

"Well kid, what are we going to do? Choose up sides and smell armpits?"

We love you, Mom.

Thank you for teaching us to be strong, to laugh often, and to never take life too seriously.

You will be missed beyond words and loved forever: