Died Sunday May 17, 2020 at home
Ida was born on January 27, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Mamie 'Carter' Nicola. She was raised in Council Bluffs and attended Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson High School. She married Eldon Hansen on January 28, 1956. The couple lived in Council Bluffs for a short time before moving to Omaha. The family moved to Ralston where they lived for several years. They moved to Valley, Cedar Bluffs and finally moved to Fremont.
During Ida's working years she worked for Valmont, the Popcorn Plant in North Bend, Telemarketing for a Fremont company and also spent time as an Avon Lady. One of her greatest joys was being a volunteer at the Fremont Hospital.
Survivors:
Husband Eldon of Fremont
Daughter Debbie Hilliard of Fremont and her family
grandson - Donnie(Hailey) and great grandchildren Kelsey, Kayla and Aleyah
Son Nick(Sharie) Hansen of Valley and their family
granddaughter - Anna (Scott) and great grandchildren Regan, Riley, Rex and Reese
granddaughter - Deana and great grandchildren Ryder and Mattiah
Son Jeff (Sandy) Hansen of Cedar Bluffs and their family
grandson - J.B. and great grandchildren Wyatt, Elizabeth and Tyler
granddaughter Sheana(Phillip)
Son Bob (Jennifer) Hansen of Cedar Bluffs and their family
grandchildren Ariell, Neil(Alexa), Nathan, Rylee(Taylor)
granddaughter - Aubreeanna(Kris) and great grandchild Emslee
granddaughter - Janelle(Matt) and great grandchildren Maycee, Madilyn and Maddox
Sisters Barb Veitz of Creston, IA. and Bev Hoffman of Council Bluffs, IA.
Ida was preceded in death by two grandchildren Jordan and Madison and a sister Betty Kady.
Controlled visitation will be Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A private family funeral will be held at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2020 with the service to be livestreamed beginning at 10:00am (www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com). Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To watch a video of the service please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/DtD0MNnmWeQ
Condolences(7)
Lynn Pritchard
De Soto, KS Thursday, May 21, 2020 We were so sorry to hear of Ida’s passing what a great lady, she will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lynn & Marla PritchardSue Hansen
Clarksville, TN Thursday, May 21, 2020 We will all miss a very sweet lady. Prayers and love to all the family. Love and miss you Aunt Ida. SueJim & Karen Placek
OMAHA, NE Wednesday, May 20, 2020 We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. We know how dear to us they are. We will pray for you to get you through these hard times. We wish we could be there to help support you. We are thinking of both of you, again are sorrows and prayers are with you. Love, Jim & KarenBruce & Kate Hugo
Kansas City, MO Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Please accept our sincerest sympathies for the loss of Aunt Ida. These times make it hard to get together as families do. We are thinking of you all.Carol Murray
North Bend, NE Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Bob and family, we offer our condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a sweet loving lady and we were lucky to know her.Carol and Merle Murray
Jim and Jean
Fremont, NE Monday, May 18, 2020 To all the Hanson families, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Lots of prayers coming your way, just remember all the wonderful memories you have. Gods Blessings to all of you.Jim and Jeanne Brown
Skip & Theresa Hansen
Nevada, IA Monday, May 18, 2020 We are so sorry to hear about the loss of a beautiful lady, for the short time we had visited with her at these reunions Ida kept very good company. Skip and Myself will cherish the time we spent with Ida. Thoughts & Prayers for the Family.