Missy Hansen

missy hansen

Missy Sue Hansen, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2010 at home in Moorhead, MN.

Missy was born on April 7, 1947 in Bradford, PA to Mildred and Carl Goodman. After graduation from Bradford High School, Missy studied at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as well as Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where she received her master's degree in Speech Communication, Theater, and Journalism, in1981.

After graduation, Missy, with her former husband, Ken, moved to St. Cloud, MN where she taught as a Communications Department professor at St. Cloud State University. While in St. Cloud, Kimberly and Matt were adopted within years of each other from South Korea to extremely proud parents. In 1988, Missy began a 14-year teaching career at Fergus Falls Community College in Fergus Falls, MN.

Missy and Dave were married in 1990 and relocated to Fargo where they had lived until moving to Moorhead, MN in 2007. After starting toward a doctorate degree at North Dakota State University, in 2002, Missy began retirement early due to disability.

Missy was a member of the Temple Beth El in Fargo. She loved travelling, reading, cooking, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her family and friends.

Missy is survived by her husband, Dave; daughter, Kimberly; son, Matt; grandchildren, Corrine, Layne, and Mauer; brothers, Stan (Jan) Goodman and Gary (Marilyn) Goodman, both of California; aunt and uncle, Peg and Nathan Glazer of Houston; cousin Mike (Carolyn) Kalish of Fargo; as well as several cousins, nephews, and nieces, located throughout the country. Missy is preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Carl, as well as her step-daughter, Brianna "Brandy" Nowak.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm at the Temple Beth El, 809 11TH AVE S in Fargo, ND on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, officiated by Rabbi Janeen Kobrinsky. A private burial will be conducted prior to the Memorial Service at Beth El Memorial Park in Fargo.

The family requests that, instead of floral contributions, any donations be made to the Temple Beth El in Fargo. Finally, Missy's immediate family would like to thank Missy's many friends and neighbors for all of your support and friendship over the past years.

 

 

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  1. Daytona Beach FloridaI am sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin, Missy. I had called her a bit back and talked to her for a while. She told me that she had some health problems at that time. I grew up in Bradford, Pa. also. I used to go over to Missy’s house in the early 60’s and we would play records. We had a good time. My sympathy goes out to Missy’s family, my cousins Stan and Gary and their families and all of Missy’s friends and admirers. Missy will be remembered as an outgoing, fun-loving person.

  2. St. Cloud MN
    Dave, Kimberly, and Matthew,

    I just learned about Missy’s death. It has been awhile since seeing Missy in St. Cloud, but the last time I saw her she was full of news about her wonderful children and husband. Life was so perfect for her.

    We had good times together. Kimberly, I remember you coming over to our house for Adrienne’s 4th birthday party, after which we had a fire in our kitchen! Dave, I remember meeting you when you and Missy stopped by.

    We had such good times while she was at SCSU. I will miss her.

    Judy and Larry Litterst

  3. BRADFORD PASo sorry to hear of Missy’s passing. I know she had expressed wanting to attend the class reunion this year and I was so looking forward to seeing her after all these years. My thoughts and prayers go out to Missy’s family.

  4. Fargo ND
    Kim, Matt & family,

    I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I didn’t know Missy well, but met her on occasion when she would pick Matt up at our house. May God provide you love and peace through this difficult time.

    If you need anything, please let us know.

    The Newmans

  5. Cardiff by the Sea CaliforniaKim, Mauer, Matt, and Dave –

    I am so sorry for your loss. Missy was an amazing woman, always full of love and positive attitude. Forever will I hold in my heart the talks and memories I was so lucky and fortunate to have with her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love, Danielle Genet

  6. Fargo ND
    Kim,

    I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. Your mother was an amazing woman with a huge heart for her entire family! Seeing pictures of her with Mauer, you truly see how happy she was! I will be sending both prayers and love to you and your family.

    Again, I am so sorry.

    Steph

  7. Moorhead MN
    Dave, Matt & Kimberly:

    We are so sorry about your loss, Missy was such a warm and sweet person. I cherish the times we had together. Our thought and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Sorry I was unable to make it to the Memorial Service.

  8. Dave, Kimberly, and Matt –

    I send this note with a sorrowful heart.
    However, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to talk with Missy just days before her passing. I hope she died with a peaceful heart.

    I’m sorry I didn’t make it to the funeral, but I didn’t know about this sad news until I retrieved my office voice mail this afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

    Again, my prayers are with you. My grief is offset by my gratitude for Missy’s phone call last week. With an abundance of grace, courage, and hope, she reached out and called me. We had a long overdue conversation which softly landed in reconciliation and renewal.

    May God comfort your hearts.
    Paul

  9. So Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Missy way back when at the video store or at a game. She always made me laugh!

  10. So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Missy way beack when at the video store or at a game. She always made me laugh!

  11. Fergus Falls MN
    Missy could always put a smile on my face when she proudly talked about Matt and Kimberly. She was so supportive of Spartan Athletics when she worked at FFCC. She was a blessing to us all. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

  12. Minneapolis So sorry to hear about your Mother, Matt. Do know that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

  13. fargo ndMissy, I miss you so much already, you know how much I love you.

    Matt & Kimberly, Don’t forget I’m here for you.

    Dave, I feel your loss, Missy always told me how much she loved you and how lucky she was to have you.

  14. Moorhead Dave, Kimberly, Matt and Family

    We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Missy was truly a wonderful person and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know her. She will be missed.

  15. Matt
    I am deeply sorry to hear about your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. My sincere sympathy.
    Laura and Jun

  16. Our Love and Sympathy goes out to you Dave, Kim, Matt, and Family. We have wonderful memories with you guys. You were family to us. Our deepest condolences go out to you right now.
    All our Love,
    The Kirschners

  17. Fargo ND
    Missy
    You were like a second home to me growing up. You were a special part of My Bat Mitzvah and My life. I will cherish the talks we’ve had and I will always remember your warm heart 🙂
    Love you always
    Beryl

  18. Kim,
    Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your Family during this difficult time. I thought about the day I met your mom and a smile came to my face. Her outgoing personality made me love her from the start. Hope the wonderful memories of a beautiful mom and the impact she made on others get you through this difficult time.

  19. Fargo ND
    Kim, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many memories of her growing up. She was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Lots of Love, Sarah

  20. Hopkins, MN
    Matt & Family,

    I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    May her soul rest in eternal peace.

  21. I want to express my deepest sympathys to your family. I hope and pray that your hearts will someday heal from the pain it is feeling now. Please know that you are thought of during this difficult time. All my love….Aubrey

  22. Grand Forks,ND Dave and family, I am so sorry to hear about Missy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Ronna Ronholm-Bertleson

  23. Moorhead Dave, Kimberly and Matt,

    We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking about you guys everyday. We are so blessed to have been neighbors to you and to have become friends to such a wonderful woman as Missy. We will miss her greatly, especially her stories and laughs. If you guys need anything we are here for you, even if it is just a person to talk to!

  24. Fergus Falls Dave, Kim and Matt,
    I really enjoyed working with Missy at FFCC. I’ve missed her since she left here, and now I’ll miss her even more. She was a lot of fun, and now let her rest in peace.
    Jim

  25. Matt-
    We are Raime’s Mom and Grandma and wanted to say that we are so sorry to hear about your Mom, our sympathies to you and your family.
    Heidi and Ellie

  26. Fargo ND
    Missy,
    I will miss you a lot. I’m so glad that moving to Fargo gave Carolyn and me the opportunity to reconnect with you, and get to know you and your wonderful family. I came to realize how blessed you were to have all of them in your life. We love you!

    Rest in Peace, cuz.

  27. Fargo ND
    I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but my heart aches for you. What a fun, bubbly, spunky little lady. Praying for peace and comfort.

  28. Walnut MSDave, Kim, Matt and to the rest of Missy’s beloved family….I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot even express the emptiness I feel in my heart. And just know that although I cannot be there with you in this time of great loss and sadness, my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with you all…
    There are so many awesome memories I have about Missy that I will forever cherish.

    Rest in Peace My Dear Friend.

    In Love, Sympathy and Friendship

    Marge Reitz Koster


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