Jan Mari Hanson

Obituary
Jan Zimmerman Hanson was born April 24, 1949 in Hartner, KS to Delbert Zimmerman and Peggy (Parr) Zimmerman. She lived her first 18 years in Medicine Lodge, KS. On June 14, 1968 she married Kent Hanson at the First Christian Church in Medicine Lodge, KS and they began their adventurous life together. They ended up settling in Lyons, KS in 1975 and lived there until 2015. She accompanied choirs at the First Christian Church as well as Lyons High School for many years. She was always actively involved in the lives of youth through her work at the school, being the cheerleader sponsor and leadership of the Youth Mixer. She organized and led activities such as after prom events and post game parties held after local athletic events. She was the co-director of the Miss Rice County Pageant and chaperoned the local Miss Rice County to the State Pageant. She was an artistic spirit and enjoyed traveling for years selling her art and meeting and making many artist friends.
In retirement, Jan and Kent lived out their dream of living in the mountains of Colorado. The grandkids all referred to Summit County as "Grammy's Mountains". In the past couple of years they moved down the mountains to Lochbuie, CO to be closer to the grandkids and all of their activities.
She lived her life colorful and bold.
In the past 15 years she has dedicated time and love to her grandchildren. She is well known as Grammy and her three grandchildren benefitted from her love and artistic abilities.
She is survived by her husband Kent Hanson, children Kristin (Ross) Hanson-Hofmann and Aaron Hanson, her three grandchildren, Brigham Hofmann, Hailey Hanson and Dylan Hanson, her brother Randy (Wendi) Zimmerman. She is preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Peggy Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is set up to contribute to college funds for her Grandchildren
Jan Hanson Memorial at
Lyons Federal Bank.
P.O. Box 58.
Lyons, KS 67554
Two celebrations of life are being planned:
Oct. 1, 2023 1:00 Barr Lake in Brighton, CO. Gathering at the Pavilion next to the Nature Center.
Nov. 18, 2023 in Lyons, KS. Details to follow.
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