In loving memory of

JoAnn Hansen
August 12, 1931 - July 12, 2017

JoAnn Hansen, 85, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home in Hampton. She was born on August 12, 1931, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Herbert and Edna (Cook) Boysen.

JoAnn graduated from Cedar Falls High School, class of 1949. She was united in marriage to Roger Hansen on May 17, 1952, in Cedar Falls.

After high school graduation, JoAnn was a legal secretary and a secretary in the Cedar Falls City Clerk's Office. After moving to Hampton, JoAnn was a secretary at north and southside elementary schools in Hampton, retiring in 1992.

She was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Hospital Auxiliary and was part of several bridge clubs.

JoAnn is survived by her husband of sixty-five years Roger Hansen of Hampton, son Doug and wife Deb Hansen of Encinitas, California, son Jim Hansen of Mt. Vernon, grandson Josh Hansen of Des Moines, granddaughter Jessie and husband Brett Kline of Coralville, granddaughter Alyssa Hansen of La Jolla, California, sister Melba Merrill of San Diego, California, sister Doris Blake of San Diego, California, brother Jim Boysen of San Diego, California, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Edna and siblings Harlan Boysen, Vera Scroggie, Herb Boysen and George Boysen.

Tributes

Kevin Patterson wrote on Aug 9, 2017:

"Mr. Hansen, sorry about your loss. Growing up, I remember your wife and yourself as always willing to listen and very kind-hearted. My condolences and prayers. "

Delores Koenen wrote on Jul 14, 2017:

"Delores Koenen onJuly 14 2017 Jo and I were friends for over 30 years. We met working at north side school. We walked together for many years.I will miss her so much as she was a wonderful friend."

Bruce McDowell wrote on Jul 14, 2017:

"We were so sorry to see this news. Please know that the entire family is in our daily thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Anne McDowell Camarillo, California"

Kathy and Todd Sheppard wrote on Jul 14, 2017:

"Todd and I are so sorry for your loss Coach. You and your family are in our prayers. She was a beautiful lady inside and out."

Wendi Pryor wrote on Jul 14, 2017:

"I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Wendi Pryor"

Jean Dolphin wrote on Jul 13, 2017:

"Jean Dolphin, July 13,2017 Things that stand out in my mind of our nearly 60 years of friendship: Shopping trips; long telephone visits, "Fair" duty working the little train, playing bridge and always glad when I got JoAnn as a partner as she knew the game better than I, many high school proms with our teaching husbands, visiting tea rooms when our husbands were away fishing, eating "out" with friends and so many other things too numerous to mention. Needless to say I will miss her a lot!"

Pastor Corby wrote on Jul 12, 2017:

"Roger, I hold you in my heart and in my prayers. May you feel the presence of God surround you and bring you the best memories of you lives together. Pastor Corby"

Susan Bender wrote on Jul 12, 2017:

"Roger, sorry to hear about your loss. Your wife was a very nice lady. I remember her most when you guys came out to the nursing home to visit your mom. Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you and your family."