Karen R. Hansen
Retired Nurses Aide
LOWELL: Karen R. Hansen, age 72, a lifelong Lowell resident, passed away at home on Monday, November 2, 2020.
Born in Lowell on October 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Arnold E. Hansen and the late Marjorie E. “Marge” (Dinsmore) Hansen.
She attended Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High School in 1966.
Karen worked as a Nurses Aide at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial V.A. Hospital in Bedford for 33 years until her retirement.
She enjoyed volunteering her time at the Lowell Senior Center, reading, crossword puzzles, and watching scary movies.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Christine J. Witham and her husband Joseph of Raymond, NH; two grandchildren, Kiana K. and Ryan J. Witham. Karen was the sister of Arnold E. Hansen, Jr. and his wife Sally of Manvel, ND, Dana A. Hansen and his wife Laurel of Lowell, and the late Gerda S. Hansen.
At the request of the family, services for Karen will be held privately.
Donations honoring her memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org