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Obituary for HANSEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday November 10, 2009

Dona Rae Hansen passed away at her home on October 19, 2009 in Albuquerque. Born on June 16, 1928 in Independence, Missouri, Dona moved to Albuquerque in 1959. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert B. "Rusty" Hansen; and her parents, Lowell E. and Margie May White. Dona is survived by her sister, Bette Jean Jones of Bradenton, Florida; three children, Lowell (Craig) Pierson and his wife, Sharon, of T or C, New Mexico; Michael Pierson and his wife, Jane Farris, of Albuquerque; and Carol Ann Pierson and her fiance, Ken Barker, of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her grandson, Robert Pierson, and his wife, Monica, of Albuquerque; her granddaughter, Kathrine Murphy; and two great-grandchildren, Bobbi and Logan Pierson. Dona loved animals, and often had cats and dogs keeping her company. Her past hobbies included golf, darts and Tai Chi. A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the French funeral home at 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico.


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