Joyce LaVerne Hansen (née Petersen), 78, a long-time resident of Fullerton, died November 27, 2017. Joyce was born in Glendale, California to Harry and LaVerne Petersen. She married Ronald Hansen in 1963 in Glendale and they had 3 children together. Joyce attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She held a variety of jobs in the education field for over 55 years including teacher, school librarian and tutor. She loved to work with children. She was a tutor for many years after her retirement up until April 2017. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Joyce served in a variety of capacities. She particularly loved and had a great interest in family history. She had a great love for her family including her extended family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Hansen; children Kevin (Violeta) Hansen, Kyle Hansen and Amy (Kraig) Strom; grandchildren, Matthew Hansen and Brendan Hansen and her brothers Edward (JoAnn) Petersen and Robert Petersen.