Naola 'Red' L. Hansen, 75

Naola "Red" L. Hansen, 75, of Polson, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Sept. 7, 2006.

Red grew up and attended schools in Libby.

She married Edwin Hansen in March of 1968, in Reno, Nev. They lived in several locations throughout the Northwest and Alaska. They eventually moved to Polson in 1999.

Naola was an avid bowler and gardener. She was also a multidimensional artist in oil painting and crafts.

Her parents and a sister, Jerry, preceded her in death.

Red is survived by her husband, Edwin, of Polson; five children, Mary Ruth Brown, and Jerry and Linda Hays, all of Troy, Carrie Roecks of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Penny Robins of Everett, Wash., and Canyon and Holly Hansen of Polson; 12 grandchildren and one on the way and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Munsel, of Libby; and a sister, Shirley Fahland, of Libby.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Troy City Cemetery, with minister Gene Bushnell officiating. A gathering will be held following the services at the Troy City Park.

Memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Literacy Coalition, Re: Troy Public Library, 220 W. 6th St., Libby, MT 59923.

Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com