Jens-Hansen-Obituary

Jens Haagen Hansen

Anchorage, Alaska

1948-2012 (Age 68)

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BORN
March 19, 1949
AGE
68
LOCATION
Anchorage, Alaska

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Jens Haagen Hansen, 68, passed away at Providence Alaska Medical Center after a period of declining health, his wife Annelise was by his side. Born March 19, 1944 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Anna Cornelius Knudsen and Sven Haagen Hansen. He had an early love of cooking. Upon completing his cook's...

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I still hear him over the fence talking to the cats! Miss him and love you Annelise

Thanks to you both for so much in our younger days / Tak til jer begge for s meget i vores unge dage.
Kh. Helga

Thanks to you both for so much in our younger days / Tak til jer begge for s meget i vores unge dage.
Kh. Helga


Jens Haagen Hansen left this physical world in December but he left us with a taste of exquisitely prepared food, paired with wine, and a generous spirit. At our request, Jens came to Juneau from Anchorage starting in 1998 for four years -- to help the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council raise much needed funds with a several course dinner: Jens in Juneau. We billed him as a celebrity chef from “the big City” and he enjoyed that role.

I picked him up at 9:20 pm Thursday April 22,...

Long after the bloom fades, the bud remains; in doing so the plant re-seeds so that we may enjoy the dazzling, vibrant colors and fragrances of the flower again and again.
Thank you Jens and Annelise for finding purpose in entertaining, teaching, and befriending many.
RIP-a friend indeed

Annelise, I am so very sorry for your loss and all of ANC's. Jens was one of a kind who knew everyone by name and his hugs were always welcome. I'm sure he will be welcoming us when we go. He will be missed by all of us. Clare Charlie, Las Vegas

To your next phase

Jens; What can I say other than where you have gone there will be much laughter and some Damned great wine. You WILL be missed and what a legacy. Well behaved men seldom make history!! I will miss your laugh and wonderful spirit.
Annie Meidinger