Geanive “Jenny” Hansen, 86, of North Platte passed away January 8, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  She was born June 16, 1931 in Moorefield, NE to Anton and Annetta (Speck) Nelsen.

Jenny attended North Platte public schools, graduating from North Platte High School.  On August 15, 1948 she married Edwin J. Hansen Sr. at the First Lutheran church in North Platte.  The couple lived in North Platte where Jenny raised their five children.  Later she worked and managed Schwesers Yard Stick, J.M. McDonalds, So Fro in the Mall, and the House of Fabric.  Jenny was a collector of dolls and had a room dedicated for them.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, was a 4-H leader, PTA Life Member, was a judge in sewing contests and was a caretaker for all those around her.  She will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Edwin of North Platte; children, Leita (Larry) Hatch, Connie (Rick) Springer, Loreen “Shub” Covington, Sherry Janak, and Eddie (Sylvia) Hansen all of North Platte; sister, Keta (Bill) Carlson of Axtell; grandchildren, Jebb (Laura) Hatch, Rocky (Jessica) Hatch, Lindsey (Ryan) Bachman, Emily (Anthony) McCreery, Allison (Winston) Ryan, Benj Covington, Molly Janak, Jake Janak, Brandon Hansen, Brady (Maria) Hansen, and Kaitlyn Hansen; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous other family members; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Loretta (Bob) Ogier; nephews, Jimmy and Lennes; in-laws, M.E. and Hazel Hansen; and a brother-in-law Chuck Tilford.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church with the Reverend Dr. Jeffrey S. F. Nelson officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.