Lillian E. Hansen (November 1, 1930 - October 25, 2022) Lillian E. Hansen, died on October 25, 2022, at 91 years of age. She
was born on November 1, 1930, in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York, the daughter of Gerhard and Aasine Ellingsen,
Norwegian emigres who became U.S. Citizens. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage, and was fluent in Norwegian and a
keeper of the food and holiday customs of Norway.
She was the youngest of three siblings. Her elder brother, Arthur a 9th Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and elder sister,
Gladys predeceased her as did her parents. As a girl she attended schools within walking distance of her home in Queens, P.S.
121 and John Adams High School, from which she graduated.
She married Kenneth M. Hansen in 1966, and was mother to two sons, Paul and Scott. Kenneth, her husband of 52 years,
predeceased her on August 15, 2019. She enjoyed a rich and fulfilling youth and early adulthood, including ice-skating, attempts
at skiing, and church functions. To say Lillian was a daughter and supporter of the church would be an understatement. Her life
revolved around the church and its people year-round. She was a Sunday School and choir alum.
Prior to her marriage, Lillian worked as an executive secretary in Manhattan, first with the Boy Scouts ofAmerica and later with
Esso Corporation in Rockefeller Center. After marriage, she resided in Fort Salonga, NY with her husband and later children until
her move to the Shenandoah Valley. Lil and Ken were drawn to the Valley after passing through the Skyline Drive on their
honeymoon, and were taken in by its beauty. She was a member of Church of the Lamb which met in Keezletown, VA. At a
gathering one could always find Lil because her laughter gave her away. She brought joy and life to any party. Lillian embodied
the gift of hospitality which included not only opening her home to friend and stranger alike, but went beyond the dinner table
and included opening her heart to the concerns and worries of her friends and neighbors. Lil was an attentive and doting
grandmother to her four grandchildren; Jakob, Ellie, Sadie and Liam. She was a steadfast supporter of her husband, children,
grandchildren, church, community and nation. Her faithful presence and prayers will be missed.
She is survived by her son, Paul, son, Scott, daughter-in-law, Zoe, who was like the daughter she never had, and her
grandchildren, Jakob, Ellie, Sadie and Liam.
Amemorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Redeemer Classical School in Keezletown. Burial will
be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Lamb, P.O. Box 232, Penn Laird, VA22846, theAbide
Campaign
Kyger Funeral Home