Kathleen Carolyn Hansen returned to her Heavenly Father on February 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born April 25, 1949, to Frank and Floy Stradling, Kathleen was defined by her unwavering work ethic, a trait she took great pride in passing down to her five sons. Kathleen worked in customer service for financial companies until her retirement and was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She found immense joy in visiting with her many friends, her church callings, quilting, and gardening. Above all, she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She loved life and always had a positive attitude.
Kathleen is survived by her five sons, Mickey (Kimberly) Hansen of Phoenix, AZ, Waylon (Antonia) Hansen of Lakeside, AZ, Travis (Sharon) Hansen of Mesa, AZ, Brandon (Courtney) Hansen of Chandler, AZ, and Garrett (Stacie) Hansen of Goodyear, AZ. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Amber (Ben) Farnworth, Cortney (Trey) Erikson, Bryan (Paige) Hansen, Jennifer (Luis) Hansen, Cole (Elise) Hansen, Casey Hansen, Tatum Hansen, Beckum Hansen, Calum Hansen and four great grandchildren, Garrett Hansen, Karsin Hansen, Melanie Hansen Perez, and KennaDee Farnworth.
She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Floy Stradling, her brothers Floyd Stradling and John Stradling and her sister Liz Sherwood.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30am on February 28, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5104 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85304, with a visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30am.



I won’t be able to come to the funeral, but please know how much admired your mom and loved her sense of humor and ability to be down to earth, be good to me and many others and she was not one to complain about her challenges and not afraid to express her opinon=loved having her for a neighbor and hope to be in the same neighborhood in after i pass- Nancy Darien