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Gloria Hansen Obituary
October 17, 1940 - September 27, 2023
La Grange, California - Gloria Jean Hansen was born in Merced, California on October 17, 1940, and passed away at the age of 82 on September 27, 2023. Gloria spent most of her life in Merced with her husband of 64 years, Danny Hansen. They were married on her 19th birthday in the Catholic church in Merced in 1959.
Gloria taught second grade at Fremont Elementary School in Merced and loved her career. When she retired, she and Dan moved to a home they built above Lake Don Pedro. Gloria called it "Paradise". Gloria had a passion for gardening and could have opened a nursery with the number of plants she grew. When she traveled, she would often bring home a clipping of a plant she wanted to grow in her garden. The plants would always flourish with her "green thumb". Gloria also had a passion for cooking and made the best meat sauce, gnocchi, pasta and so many other great dishes. Yes, she was Italian through and through. Gloria always said, "Cooking is Love" and she loved cooking for her family and friends.
Gloria cherished her friendships and remained close to her long-term friends back in Merced and made many others in her time living at Lake Don Pedro.
Gloria loved her family and was a terrific wife to Dan. She took great care of them, loved them and fed them well. "Food is Love" was another favorite saying of hers. She was a loving mother and grandmother and very proud of her son Brian, her daughter Cathie and her three grandchildren Kayla, Jared and Dylan.
Gloria is survived by her husband Dan, son Brian (wife Kristina) daughter Cathie (husband Joe Bernardi), grandsons Jared and Dylan and her beloved dog
Giovanni which she said meant "a gift from god".
In lieu of flowers, if you would like, please donate in Gloria's name to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the Kayla Bernardi Bee Positive Foundation P.O. Box 307, Turlock, CA 95381, www.beepositivefoundation.org.
A Rosary and Funeral Service for Gloria will be held at Stratford Evans Funeral Home in Merced on October 16th starting at 10:30 am.
We all loved Gloria very much and will miss her dearly. So in her honor please pour yourself a glass of wine, put an ice cube in it (Gloria style) and lift your glass in celebration of her life and the love she shared with everyone!
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Gloria Keene
March 3, 2024
Gloria and I were high school friends .. spend many nights at her house.. Her mother would always feed us!! good memories.
Isabell Martinez Bedolla
October 25, 2023
I remember Gloria from working with her at Fremont School. She was a very Elegant Beautiful Lady. Always Kind and well spoken person. I was a young lady back then she inspired me in so many ways. She will be truly missed
Rest In Peace Dear Lady
Caren Tresidder-Stewart.
October 16, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My family lived across the street from you on McKee Road. (1960 --1975). R.I.P. Gloria. Love the Tresidder Family, Charlie, Alberta, Cherie, Cathy, Caren and Carla.
Shirley Vaughn-Hulbert
October 13, 2023
Gloria was a great teacher and friend. I enjoyed working with her at Fremont & Peterson Schools for many years. Loved her smile and sense of humor.
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Rachelle Heppner
October 5, 2023
I have so many memories of Gloria. I will fondly remember the times we were able to just sit and chat. She always made me laugh and brought a smile to my face. Much love to you all.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
October 7, 2023
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