Hanne Raunholt Nielsen Obituary (1936

On the evening of January 8, 2024 after a short illness, Hanne Raunholt Halladay Nielsen concluded her earthly mission at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. She was born to Holger and Edith Raunholt on June 13, 1936 in Odense, Denmark. She immigrated to the United States when she was 16, with her parents and younger sister Vivi, where they settled in Provo. She attended and graduated from Provo High School after which she enrolled at BYU. She married William Madsen Halladay (Bill) and became mother to his young son, William Austin Halladay. Together they had 4 more wonderful children: Jette, Tad Raunholt, Bryan Raunholt, and Peter Christian. After a short stay in Provo, they relocated to California where eventually she and Bill divorced. She continued to live on a small almond ranch where she excelled in raising pigs, chickens, rabbits, geese and the occasional cow and horse, as well as growing crops, gleaning fields and canning foods. When she lacked expertise, she would go to the library and find books that would give her the information she needed for various tasks. Right after the divorce she had an insurance filing clerk job which paid very little, so she studied for and took the exams and became the first woman insurance broker in Modesto, California. She had licenses for and sold all kinds of insurance including homeowner, auto, health, life, manufacturing plants, businesses and workers comp. She also taught gymnastics, dancing and worked with children with neurological problems. She was also active in the local community theatre performing, dancing and modeling. After a successful career as an insurance broker, she teamed up with her son Tad and his wife Shirley and opened a franchise in the shipping business in Eugene, Oregon. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with her family at the age of 15 as a result of missionary contact in Denmark. She has served as Relief Society President, Primary President, Ward Missionary, Temple Worker and more. She was particularly fond of serving with the youth of the church, directing road shows, choreographing dance festivals and creating safe and inspired opportunities for the youth to grow. In 2007 she became reacquainted with widower Swen C. Nielsen, whom she had known in her teen years. After a hiatus of 50 years, they rekindled their friendship, eventually falling in love. They were sealed for time and eternity in the Portland, Oregon Temple. She relocated to Provo, Utah, where they had 15 wonderful years together up until the time of her passing. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. The family will receive friends from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended at www.bergmortuary.com.