Violet Jean Hanton, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Prince Albert, SK, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Grande Prairie, at the age of 66 years.

Violet was born in Prince Alberta, SK on February 3, 1949. She completed her education in Prince Albert and worked in the hospitality industry. She then met her husband David James Hanton and they were married December 31, 1990. They moved to Grande Prairie in 1979, where they raised their three children.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband David James Hanton, daughter Lisa Lyne Green (Kevin Green), son Billy Joe Hanton (Bobby-lyn Hanton); granddaughters Kayden Hanton and Payton Hanton; brother Gordon Green (Roseanne); sister Peggy Aug (Larry); brothers Fred Green and Charlie Green. She will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; best furry friend Dusty and Grand-fur babies Molly and Mia.

She was predeceased by her daughter Karrie Lyne Green, mother Margaret Green (nee Ferguson), father Gordon Green, sister Mitzi Tiegan, nephews Ricky and Randy Aug.

She will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

The Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 2:30pm at Oliverâ??s Funeral Chapel.

Interment will be held at The Memorial Gardens in Prince Albert, SK at a later date.