In Memory of Catherine Jane Hansen

December 4, 1916 – June 28, 2009

Catherine Jane Hansen’s life journey took her from Minneapolis and the Basilica of St. Mary to St. Margaret’s Academy in Minneapolis and St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul and then to parishes in Edina, St. Louis Park and Deephaven, Minnesota. She and her husband, George, passed on their faith and love of learning to their six children, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was admired by her children for her spirit of independence and gracious style.

Jane was very involved in parish work throughout her life and during her 12 years living at St. Therese Southwest in Hopkins, Minnesota. She spent many hours helping Sister Dolores Zieser with chapel environment and as a lector and Eucharistic Minister. Jane made her initial commitment as a Presentation associate in July, 2003. She was impressed by the hospitality, graciousness and caring of the Sisters of the Presentation and wanted to share in their ministries through prayer and monetary support. Before her death, she informed her family that she wanted to be buried wearing her Presentation associate pin. We remember her with love and gratitude.