On April 4, 2018 Ronda Rae Hansen left this world to be reunited with her husband Larry.
Ronda was born on November 1, 1962 to Arlo Adams and Ardelle (Metcalf) Adams. Their firstborn, a beautiful daughter with big bright blue eyes. Ronda grew up in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1982 where she met Larry Hansen, the love of her life. Ronda married Larry on May 11, 1985. Ronda loved her family more than anything. She and Larry worked hard to attend all of their kids events and take them on two family vacations every year; snowmobiling in the winter and to the state fair to enjoy concerts in the summer. After Larry passed, Ronda carried him with her in her heart. He truly was her other half. Ronda worked many places over the years, getting her start at her father’s meat shop, Hardee’s and then Eastmont, working there until its closure. She enjoyed caring for the residents, a fitting job for someone so full of love. Ronda also completed her associate of business while being on the deans list. Ronda was most recently employed by Midrivers Telecommunications as technical support where she enjoyed her position in technology and being surrounded by her co-workers.
Ronda never entered a room without a smile on her face and the excitement to meet new people. She was so warm and welcoming she could put anyone at ease. Although Ronda was soft hearted, she was as tough as steel. She loved hard-work and getting her hands dirty helping with projects. Ronda’s favorite pastime was spending time with her mom, Ardie, children, grandchildren, and her dogs. Her face lit up whenever she would talk about them. She was never shy about showing pictures and videos of her family to express how proud she was of them.
Ronda loved to get away on vacation, whether it was to the mountains to snowmobile or the beach visiting her sister, Vicki, in North Carolina. The destination didn’t matter as long as she was with a loved one. Ronda’s second love was riding her motorcycle, if you were in Glendive on the first nice day of spring you would see her cruising around on her Harley. Ronda’s life was always about enjoying life in the moment. She didn’t let the worries of tomorrow weigh down the value of today. Ronda was truly a beautiful soul and made the world a better place for all. She was loved and will be missed by many.
Ronda is preceded in death by her father Arlo Adams and her husband, Larry Hansen. She is survived by: her three children Levi (Bobbie) Hansen, Brent (Sara) Hansen, Shaunda (Robert) Hansen; her mother Ardie Adams; her sister Vicki (Joe) Griffith; her grandchildren Cassidy, Ashley, Preston, and Dylan; her nephew Hunter and her beloved dogs, Sophie and Lil Bit.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Glendive. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Glendive. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday April 8, 2018
First Congregational UCC
120 Power Street
Glendive, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 9, 2018
First Congregational UCC
120 Power Street
Glendive, MT
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Penny Hart says
RIP my friend, prayers and thoughts to your family
Penny Hart
Dan & Donna Dobson says
Levi, Shaunda, Brent and Artie,
May all your good memories help you through this difficult time. Please know we are sending prayers and love to all of you.
Steph West says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers and lots of love to your family. She is now an angel to watch over you.
Tammy Dey says
Ardie and Family- I’m so sorry for your loss of Ronda. She was a sweet lady who always had a smile on her face. Cherish your memories as you will always have them. She is now in Larry’s arms again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Ronda!
Kathy Newton McLane says
Oh how this beautiful lady will be missed!
Carol J Overlie, Kristina Overlie, & Tawn and Anna Frenzel Family. says
Ardie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you upon the loss of your Mom, Grandmother, sister and daughter. May you all be blessed and hold tight to the memories. God Bless You All!
Tracy Preimesberger Hart says
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Ronda 50 years. She was my first best friend. We were roommates briefly in 1982-83. She was a true soul and a wonderful friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family of this wonderful person. Rest easy Ronda. You will always be in my heart.
Charlotte Egeness says
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. As you mentioned, I don’t remember ever seeing her without that beautiful smile.
Jim Devine says
Sending thoughts and prayers for the family
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton says
Hansen Family I’m so sorry to hear about Ronda’s passing. She was a Wonderful caring soul! I worked with her at Eestmont
Always a Beautiful Smile! Cherish your Memories and Hold them close and remember she will always be by your side!
Rest In Peace
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton
Robyn Huber says
Levi and Bobbi, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beaver Creek Brewery (sandon & Jim) says
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.
Edie Kinsey-Barowsky says
My thoughts & prayers are with you all, I’m sorry for your loss. I remember riding with Vicki on the little Honda 50cc & Ronda riding her own motorcycle, I think it was yellow, all over the hills on the southside as a kid.
Pam King says
I’m so sorry for your loss Ronda was such a beautiful person inside and out.She always had a smile on her face.R.I.P. Ronda you are pain free now I’m pretty sure you are on your motorcycle up in Heaven.
Randy johnson says
My condolences to you and your family.
Delrene Horwitz says
Ronda you will be missed. You were a big part of part of our family. From a little sister, to bridesmaid at my wedding, then a good friend to my son.
Prayers to you and your family.
Kris Riedlinger Gress says
So sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family
Lynette and Dwight Tague says
Our deepest sympathy to the Hansen family. So sorry!
Vonda says
Ronda was a beautiful soul and a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She will be missed! Prayers to the family!
Deb Linder says
Prayer and thoughts to all family and friends. Rhonda as a great person, she always had a smile to give.
Bonnie Broeder says
Ardie, Levi, Brent, Shaunda,
I am so sorry to hear of Ronda’s passing. She was truly a beautiful person, always smiling and upbeat. While your lives will never be the same without her, your memories and her love for you all will see you through. You’re in my prayers at this sad time.
Linda Gay says
So sorry for your loss. Ronda was a wonderful person. Always had a smile on her face. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ????
Sandy Whitney says
Ardie, Levi, Brent, Shaunda,
I am so sorry to hear of Ronda’s passing. I worked with her for years at Eastmont, she was an amazing woman. Sending prayers for all at this difficult time.
Tony & Glenna Lee says
So sorry for your loss, heaven gained a beautiful soul, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Huether says
Sharon Huether says
My condolences to the Hansen family and to Ardie Adams
Mark Anthony Kuylen says
Rhonda’s Family,
Wow, was shocked when I heard of the loss of a great freind and customer. So very sorry for your loss. Just saw her in January, she was all smiles and fun like always. Was excited that her mom come with her on this visit to have lunch and shop a bit. When she left we had the best hug. Told her that I loved her and wished it back to me. She will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all at this time.
Mark Anthony Kuylen
Myrna Kintz says
Ardie, Levi, Brent, Shaunda, and Vicki,
Ronda was a light to all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. I pray for all of you that memories of
happy, healthy times as well as your faith and friends sustain you now and in the days ahead. She was unfailingly kind, helpful, and cheerful whenever and wherever I saw her with that beautiful smile on her face.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Wanda Ayers says
I did not know Ronda personally but knew her as one of the most wonderful customer service reps I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to! My last visit with her to help solve another problem was one of her last days at work and I never knew a thing. What a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers to all her family.
Darla (Alberts) Borders says
My deepest sympathies to Ronda’s family. A beautiful soul gone to soon. Rest in Peace sweet Lady.
Bob and Kristie Stanhope says
Ardie, Levi, Shaunda, Brent, Vicki and families –
Words can’t express how sorry we are for your loss. Ronda was one of a kind, always had a smile and cheerful greeting. I will cherish my childhood memories growing up with Ronda and Vicki. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember the good times and cherish those memories. Hugs to you all!
Donna Slupczynski says
There is a void in the neighborhood. She always had a smile and a wave whenever we passed each other on our way to and from work. I imagine her riding to heaven on her bike. Rest in peace, Rondavu. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Gayle (Smith) Sharbono says
My heart is all together broken. Prayers for strength and understanding during this difficult time.
Ronda and I were childhood friends and we rode her dirt bike all over Makoshika for countless years. We packed hot dogs and tiny cans of pork n beans to cook over an open fire pit. We rode motorcycle in the rain, and the good ole gumbo that we got stuck in and gumbo in our hair. I spent many sleepovers at her house in her basement and she would play her guitar and she was good. I was always helping Ronda with recycling chores that her father would bring home like pulling wires from a type of lead casing and a variety of others. We worked hard. I truly cherish every moment of every day we spent together. Ronda was a beautiful woman, loving mother and loving grandma. I just can’t believe she is gone. My prayer for Ronda is to invite the good Lord for a dirt bike ride and a meal of her favorite spaghetti.
I really am going to miss you my friend.
To her sister Vicki mother Ardie and her family, my prayers for all is strength and understanding
May peace be with you all.
Michelle Endres says
I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know Larry was waiting for her with arms open wide. I was blessed to see them fall in love and heartbreak when your dad passed. Ronda was truly my inspiration in life and will remain so.
Jerry & Linda Cook says
This world has lost a exceptional person. You are so fortunate to have had Ronda as your daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. I wish I’d had the chance to know her better and longer. Our prayers for you in your heart break.
Sacramenta Landrum says
My deepest condolences to the Hansen family and friends for the loss of your loved one Ronda. Hope and comfort comes from God’s wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon right here on a brand new Paradise Earth by his son Jesus Christ Acts 24:15; John 5: 28,29; Revelation 21: 1-5.
Cindi Byron says
Soar with the eagles sweet girl! You earned your wings and the good Lord got a great angel when he chose you. Rip. So sorry for your loss but know that she is in a great place. Her memories you will cherish forever
Ilene Robins says
Dear Ardie,
My deepest condolences to you. I regret not being present for you during these last weeks but you & your family were always in my mind and in my prayers. Don’t hestitate to call on me when I am back in Glendive.
Mary Swanson says
My deepest sympathy to you. I was blessed to work with Ronda at Eastmont. Her welcoming smile was the best! Prayers of comfort for you all.
Debora Bailey says
I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the Hansen family find comfort and strength in Jesus promise along with our heavenly father Jehovah of the earthly resurrection, where death will be eliminated forever. Truly, what a glorious and unbelievable day that will be, for God cannot lie!