Then on November 29, 1944, Frances was married to Allan Hansen in Portland, Oregon. They moved to Blair, Nebraska, and while her husband attended Dana College she worked as a cook to pay for his tuition. After graduation the couple moved to Hooper where she started the school hot lunch program and later to Scribner where she was a secretary for the schools superintendents and also worked for Lamberty Hardware. The Hansen's then moved to Nehawka and Scotia in Nebraska where her main duty was taking care of their son Paul. Then they were called to Elk Horn, Iowa due to the death of Allan's father where their daughter Connie was born. They managed the family's care facility, Salem Lutheran Home, which was founded by Allan's father and is still in operation today. From there the Hansen's moved to Mapleton, Iowa and then to Lincoln, Nebraska where Frances worked for Miller & Paine Dept. Store. Their next stop was Holdrege, Nebraska where Frances worked for various businesses. Then Frances and Allan came to Fremont and Frances worked for Schweser's Dept. Store and Allan became the director of ESU No. 2.
Frances was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and was active in many of the church's organizations. She was also very active in the Low Income Ministry and her husband was chairman of the board for several years.
Frances was preceded in death by her daughter Connie Hansen Hegarty, and by a brother Lawrence Gregersen.
Surviving are - husband Dr. Allan Hansen
son - Paul and wife Joyce Hansen of Lincoln
3 grandchildren - Scott, Kristi, and Lisa
son-in-law - Jim Hegarty of Apple Valley, Minnesota
2 brothers - her twin, Frank and wife Lula Gregersen of Reno, Nevada
Carl C. Gregersen of Greenbelt, Maryland
sister - Helena Kaldahl of Eugene, Oregon
The funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday (July 15th) in Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Endowment Fund of Salem Lutheran Church, and to Midland Lutheran College.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be at the church Thursday morning for an hour before the service.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Steve & Nancy Steil
Omaha, NE Saturday, July 17, 2010 Dear Al, Our condolences on Frances' passing. Always enjoyed chatting after church and Frances was such an inviting, warm, and caring lady. Many, many friends will miss her smiling face. Take care and God Bless. Steve and Nancy SteilPeggy Kaldahl
Bismarck, ND Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Dear Al, Paul, Joyce and family, You are held in our hearts and we join you as you celebrate the life of your spouse, your Mother and Grandmother. It is good Roger is there to represent Helena's family and bring you our greetings. Al, you and Frances were so good to Therm and me and our family. I treasure the memories I have of the great times we had with you. Aunt Frances touched our lives with her beauty, vivacious nature, her wonderful sense of humor and her Style. Her heart was always open for the business of spreading God's goodness and love. We will sincerely and deeply miss her. Peace be with you, Love Peggy, Kaj, Hans, Petrea, Vanesa and DainDelbert / DeAnna Hiemstra
Fremont, NE Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Dear Allen, Our deepest sympathies to all your family. She was a true servant of God and an example for all of God's love. May God comfort you and your family. Delbert & DeAnna HiemstraBrian and Shelley Donahue and girls
Kansas City, Mo Monday, July 12, 2010 Dear Al, What great memories I have of eating Frances' Swedish Knots! The just don't taste the same when I try to make them! I had many great conversations with her at Jim and Sue's home and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about all the interesting things she had to share We will keep you in our prayers. The Donahue's, Brian, Shelley and girls.Sue Hegarty
, Monday, July 12, 2010 Al, You are on our hearts and minds and in our prayers. I'll never forget the woman who taught me how to make a blue ribbon pie crust and her gracious hospitality at the lake house. Heaven has another angel today. We'll see you soon. Love, Sue HegartyDon and Elke Dickmeyer
Omaha, Ne Monday, July 12, 2010 Dr. Hansen, Sorry to hear that your wife passed away. We did not realize what a go-getter she was! Take comfort in knowing that she was a very nice lady. Sincerely, Don and Elke Dickmeyer