Celebrating the life of
Helen Kimker Hansen
December 17, 1910 - April 02, 2008
Helen Kimker Hansen
SAVANNAH - Helen Kimker Hansen, wife of former architect Oscar "Red" Hansen of Savannah, died peacefully at Azalealand Nursing Home under care of Hospice on April 2, 2008.
She was born in Savannah on December 17, 1910 to John and Anna Kimker. She grew up on 41st Street and attended public schools. She worked at the Central of Georgia Railway Executive Offices in Savannah until her marriage. Her father, John Kimker, was the chief engineer for the DeSoto Hotel from 1914 until it was demolished in 1968. She and her husband and children lived at Grimball Point on Isle of Hope and spent many days fishing and crabbing on the Herb River.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Oscar and her sister, Martha Kiene. She is survived by her two sisters, Lillian Hendry and Betty Hammesfahr, her brother, John Kimker, Jr, her two sons, Oscar M. Hansen, Jr. and his wife, Beverly, of Aiken, S.C., J. Paul Hansen and his wife, Patricia, of Savannah, five grandchildren, Oscar M. Hansen, III Jill, John Paul Hansen, Jr. Annie, Sarah Katherine Miller Paul, Eric P. Hansen Melissa, and Dana J. Hansen Tara as well as thirteen great grandchildren.
Helen was one of the founders of the Festival of Trees in Savannah and much admired for her needlepoint pillows and ornaments gracing the Danish tree. She was an active member of the Rebecca Derrick Circle in the Lutheran Church of Ascension, an avid bridge player, an accomplished pianist, cook, and tennis player.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful, caring staff at Azalealand and Hospice Savannah. Remembrances can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, 1674 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405.
Dear Oscar, Paul and Family, I want to offer you my sincere sympathy. I was out of town and was not able to attend the services for Helen. Please know the you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hold many fond memories of Helen and your dad, Red, and good times spent at Grimball Point and at Hilton Head. God bless you and may Helen rest in God's eternal peace. Sincerely, Susan Harms,RSM
- Sister Susan Harms, Savannah, GA
Paul and Oscar: Please know that Guerry and I are thinking about you during this time. I have many fond memories of your Mom as well as your Dad and the wonderful role models they both were for those of us knowing them as we grew up in Savannah!
- Leighton & Guerry McLendon, Aiken, SC
I WILL ALWAYS HAVE GREAT MEMORIEWS OF AUNT HELEN. SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO NEEDLE POINT. I ALWAYS ENJOYED SITTING WITH HER TALKING AND DOING OUR NEEDLEPOINT.
- MARTHA REYNOLDS, POOLER, GA
I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE TIME I HAD WITH MY SISTER AT AZEALAND. WE SHARED MANY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND MEMORIES OF GRIMBLE POINT. I WILL MISS HER AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
- BETTY KIMKER HAMMESFAHR, SAVANNAH, GA
Though we didn't know your mother, Paul, what a wonderful legacy she left. Tom and ME
- Tom & Mary Ellen Beytagh, , GA
Dear Oscar, Paul and Family, I want to offer you my sincere sympathy. I was out of town and was not able to attend the services for Helen. Please know the you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hold many fond memories of Helen and your dad, Red, and good times spent at Grimball Point and at Hilton Head. God bless you and may Helen rest in God's eternal peace. Sincerely, Susan Harms,RSM
- Sister Susan Harms, Savannah, GA
Paul and Oscar: Please know that Guerry and I are thinking about you during this time. I have many fond memories of your Mom as well as your Dad and the wonderful role models they both were for those of us knowing them as we grew up in Savannah!
- Leighton & Guerry McLendon, Aiken, SC
I WILL ALWAYS HAVE GREAT MEMORIEWS OF AUNT HELEN. SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO NEEDLE POINT. I ALWAYS ENJOYED SITTING WITH HER TALKING AND DOING OUR NEEDLEPOINT.
- MARTHA REYNOLDS, POOLER, GA
I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE TIME I HAD WITH MY SISTER AT AZEALAND. WE SHARED MANY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND MEMORIES OF GRIMBLE POINT. I WILL MISS HER AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
- BETTY KIMKER HAMMESFAHR, SAVANNAH, GA
Though we didn't know your mother, Paul, what a wonderful legacy she left. Tom and ME
- Tom & Mary Ellen Beytagh, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
