Mrs.  Mildred Hansen

Mrs. Mildred "Vicki" Hansen, age 82, of Grand Rapids passed away January 3, 2014. She was born August 2, 1931 in Libby, Montana. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald E. Hansen in November 2004. She is survived by her daughter Anne Hansen Stoll, son Bruce (Nicole) Hansen, grandson Michael (Jenna) Stoll, brother Dr. Charles (Carol) Vick of Minnesota, sister-in-law Lois (Joseph) Nemes of Montana, brother-in-law Alan (Julie) Hansen of Kentucky, and many nieces and nephews. Vicki called numerous places home throughout her life including many different towns in Montana where her father was a Methodist minister and where she met the man she would marry. Vicki graduated from Hamlin University in Minnesota with a degree in History and was a lifelong history buff. She was thrilled to trace her mother's family history back to Old Drawyers Church in Delaware where she learned of family history going back to the 1700's. Vicki and Don were married in 1955 and had their two children in Bismarck, North Dakota where they lived for 13 years and had many cherished friendships that exist today. In 1967 they moved to Michigan, where they spent 3 years in Port Huron, then settled in Grosse Pointe Park for 20 years where Vicki worked for Grosse Pointe Public Schools as an accompanist for the Grosse Pointe North High School Choir. She also worked for the Windsor Light Opera Association's musical productions for many years playing the piano for rehearsals and performing in the orchestra for productions. Music came naturally to her. She was an especially keen sight-reader. She was a highly sought-after accompanist to music students performing recitals. Vicki loved reading books, magazines and newspapers (especially the New York Times and working the crossword puzzles). Nearing retirement, Vicki and Don moved to Jenison to be closer to Anne, Bruce and Michael. Vicki's last seven years were at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes where she enjoyed her life and many friends tremendously. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Covenant Village at 2510 Lake Michigan Drive. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Mildred Hansen please visit our Sympathy Store.