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Barb Jane Hanson

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Barb Jane Hanson obituary, 1941-2018, Anchorage, AK

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

Barb Hanson Obituary

Barbara Jane Hanson passed away at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 27, 2018, due to complications from heart and lung disease. She was 76.
Barbara was born on May 5, 1941, in Muskegon, Mich., to Willis "Bill" and Clara Irwin. She married Terry Hanson in 1959, and they had one daughter, Erin (Hanson) McKay. Barbara moved to Alaska in 2008, to be with her daughter, her son-in-law and, especially, her only grandchild, Clara Anne McKay.
Barbara loved spending time with her granddaughter, and enjoying all the things that Alaska had to offer. During her time in Alaska she traveled to Fairbanks, the Kenai Peninsula and many points in between. The highlight of her Alaska travels was a train trip to Denali National Park in 2016 that included a flightseeing trip around Denali on a clear sunny day. Barbara enjoyed her time with family and friends in Alaska, and also loved her time back visiting in Michigan with longtime friends and family.
Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Erin and James McKay; along with granddaughter, Clara Anne McKay, all of Anchorage; brothers, Jim Irwin of Whitehall, Mich., and Bill Irwin of Tucson, Ariz.; two nephews; and one niece.
Barbara was cremated, in accordance with her wishes. A memorial services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage, 3301 C Street, Suite 120. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association, if you are so inclined.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2018.
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My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace and hope during these difficult times. John 6:40

June 15, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss. Barb was a delightful person and always upbeat and smiling. We always enjoyed our time together with her. My dad was especially fond of her and enjoyed her company a great deal, Barb will be missed by al who knew her.
- Paula and Larry Blachut

Paula and Larry blachut

June 14, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the words written at Jeremiah 29:11,12

Lc

June 12, 2018

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June 12, 2018

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