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Molly  Hansen (Bera)
Nashville, MI
Marlin G. "Molly" Hansen

Molly Hansen, age 94, of Holland formerly of Nashville passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Holland, MI

Molly was born in Grant, MI on November 11, 1922 and adopted by the late Theo and Lillian (Shoemaker) Bera. She was raised in Nashville and attended local schools graduating from W. K. Kellogg High School in 1940. While in school, Molly was very active; she played violin in the school orchestra, and was an excellent athlete playing both Varsity basketball, and softball her freshman year.

When Molly was in high school she worked in Dr. Lofdahl's office. After graduation, she worked as a book keeper for Hess Furniture, later becoming the head of the catalogue order department at Montgomery Ward in Hastings. In 1946, she married Harold Hansen. They first met years earlier when Harold offered Molly a stick of gum at the movie theatre. That was the beginning of a lifelong partnership which took them from Hastings to a 100 acre farm in Woodland and finally back to Nashville in 1955.

When Harold and Molly began their family, taking care of her home and family became Molly's first priority. She took great pride in tending to the needs of their household, while also being a 4-H leader and supporter of all things educational in the community. Molly loved music and was an avid reader and writer. She was an active volunteer in the United Methodist Church in Nashville.

Molly is survived by her two daughters, Susan (Harry) Moore, Sarah (Sid) Kenyon, her son, Chris (Rebecca) Hansen, 4 grandchildren Andy (Kerri) Kenyon, Erica (Adam) March, Kirsten(Ben Grubisich) Moore, Nate Moore, 5 great grandchildren Haven March, Ellorie, Drew, Emilee and Dylan Kenyon.

She was preceded in death by her husband , Harold.

Funeral Services will be held at The Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, MI, at 11 AM on Friday, February 24, 2017 with Karen Kinney officiating.

The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM. at the Nashville United Methodist Church

Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, MI.

Following the graveside services, there will be a luncheon and fellowship at the Nashville United Methodist Church

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the UMW/Nashville United Methodist Church, or Resthaven in Holland, MI.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net


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