ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA. – Sandra Hansen’s heart of gold is now at rest after a long and courageous battle with cancer at her home in Zephyrhills, Fla., April 4, 2011. Sandra is a former resident of both Gilbertsville and Afton.
Sandra was born Aug. 8, 1941 in Sidney, the daughter of John and Beulah Sloan. She married her best friend and loving companion, Bernt Hansen Sr., on Aug. 8, 1960.
They moved around the world and brought four wonderful children into the world eventually settling in Afton to raise them, which was no small feat! She became a dental assistant and when the children had grown the traveling bug set in again. They traveled the U.S. in their motor home making memories to last a lifetime. She was always sending interesting gifts, photos and things that she had created! She was so creative and talented! The letters in her pristine handwriting spoke of their travels and adventures. A package or envelope with Grandma’s handwriting meant something special was inside. For the past ten years, they have resided in Zephyrhills, Fla. where she was enjoying new crafts and continually exploring her artistic side all while enjoying the warmth but summers were time for visits with family that meant the most to her and she so cherished. The motor home would take them along with Grandpa’s first captain Molly from Florida to Georgia up to New York to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren all along the way.
Sandra was well known for her loving and caring personality that she shared with all. Her contagious laugh and smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her. There is nothing in this world like having the giggles with Grandma! Her pride and joy was her family and we will miss her more than can be put into words.
Surviving is her loving husband of 50 years, Bernt Hansen Sr.; four children, Bernt Hansen Jr. and wife Donna of Afton, Craig Hansen and wife Linda of Cazenovia, Karen Moisan and husband Tom of Marietta, Ga. and Andrew Hansen and wife Vicky of Penfield; brothers, Dan Sloan and wife Mary and their family of Gilbertsville and Steve Sloan and family also of Gilbertsville; grandchildren, Brigitte MacNaught and husband Brandon of Afton, Bernt Hansen III of Afton, Maggie, Garrett, Anders, and Reilly Hansen of Cazenovia, Christopher Moisan and wife Sara of Marietta, Ga., Kristen McAdams and husband Daniel of Irmo, S.C., Ryan, Autumn and Kristian Hansen of Addyson and Bradyn Moisan of Marietta, Ga.
Predeceased by her parents, John and Beulah Sloan, and her brother, Jim Sloan.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the physicians and staff at Gulfside Regional Hospice in Zephyrhills, Fla. and the physicians and staff at Florida Medical Clinic, Zephyrhills, Fla. for the compassionate care they gave while Sandra was in their care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Rd., Zephyrhills, Fla. 33542.