April Leigh Hanson

April Leigh Hanson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City West, AZ, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1939, in Sheldon, IA, to Gerald and Rozella "Rose" (Reekers) Weekley.April attended Central High School in Sioux City, IA, and graduated in 1957.She met her lifelong love, Harold, while working for Iowa Public Service. More recently, April worked for East Middle school. On May 8, 1971, she married, Harold O. Hanson. Together, they had two sons, Justin and Jerel. April and Harold spent their lives as a loving and united couple with hearts of gold. April enjoyed family and friends, traveling, and playing cards, and held a deep Christian faith. Also, April was an avid sports fan. For many years she volunteered her time with alter guild, WIGs and assisted with funeral services at Morningside Lutheran Church, in Sioux City. April is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Rose; brother, Robert; her beloved husband of 47 years survives her as well as sons, Justin (Carrie) Hanson and Jerel (James) Hanson-Frazier; four grandchildren: Tyler and Abby Hanson, Christopher and Nicholas Frazier; sisters, Donna Treft (Norwin, decd.) and Leila Agee (Robert); sisters-in-law, Donna Benson (Bill, decd.) and Karen Kounas (John); as well as many nieces and nephews. April touched many hearts and will be forever loved.A Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. 13724 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ. Additionally, services will be held in Sioux City, IA., on June 15, 2019 at Morningside Lutheran Church. 700 S. Martha Street, Sioux City, IA, 51106.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in April's name to any of these organizations:Barrow Neurological Foundation and/or Family Comfort Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation.