Hans Christian Boegh Jonassen

1965 - 2021

Hans Christian Boegh Jonassen, born March 15, 1965, passed away at age 56 in Augusta, Georgia on December 21st from COVID-19 complications. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Hans Boegh Jonassen and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bienvenu Landry. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Jacqueline Skains Jonassen. Hans died on their 25th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his parents, Hans and Pierce Jonassen and a sister, Pierce Young (Tom) and his adored nephew and niece, William and Helen. Additionally, he was fortunate to be close to loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws with whom he shared many a riotous family gathering. Hans attended St. Martin's Episcopal School from pre-K until graduation in 1983. He was elected Mr. St. Martin's and captained the very successful Quiz Bowl team. His high school classmates and friends were his treasures. He graduated from Duke University in 1988. Being a Blue Devil was a great joy to Hans. With friends, he would camp outside of Cameron Stadium to assure getting tickets to the basketball games. They followed their team to the Final Four more than once. Hans began his business career in New Orleans in advertising. He co-founded Power Plant, a digital marketing firm. He was a wordsmith, excellent copywriter, and proofreader extraordinaire. He wrote many a poem or song for his friends' weddings and birthdays, none of which should be printed in a family newspaper. For a business opportunity, Hans and Jackie moved to Augusta in 2015 and in 2017 Hans became a partner in Pureland Properties LLC, a real estate investment firm, again using his marketing skills to enhance the company's success. Hans was wild about anything canine. He always had a Golden Retriever or two by his side. He loved the Beatles, trivia games, karaoke, and his hometown Saints. Hans will be remembered for his intellect, sense of humor and infectious laugh, but most of all, for his compassionate heart. A private family service will be held at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend Doctor Chris Currie with interment in the church columbarium. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114 or a charity of your choice.