Jan "Lorraine" Hanson

Jan “Lorraine” Hanson

Lorraine was born on February 17, 1958 to Colleen and Arthur R. Hippensteel. Lorraine passed away on April 20, 2023. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gregory P. Hanson, sons Anthony Hanson and Marcus Hanson and daughters Amy Doughty, Krystal Gamble and Emily Corder. 11 grandchildren: Nathan Hanson, Daija Doughty, Coel Doughty, Truman Doughty, Jasmine Parker, Darren Anderson, Brian Anderson, Natasha Corder, Ashlee Corder, Ryan Hanson and Gregory Hanson, her brother Mark HIppensteel and 7 great grandchildren.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her mother, Colleen Hippensteel-Hess and her brothers Tom and Arthur Hippensteel.

Lorraine was always a worker bee. She had to be busy all the time. She had hobbies of making things like quilts, baby blankets, pajamas, robes, hats, gloves etc. Other hobbies included collecting stamps, coins, elephants, guns, old sewing machines and more. Only about 5% of what she did in life was for herself, the other 95% was for others, including strangers. One of her favorite things to do was to buy a meal for strangers anonymously. She would pick a family where the children were well behaved, pay their bill and tell the waiter not to tell them, until we were gone.

Any meal Lorraine made at home, be it ham, spaghetti, fried chicken, or stew, she always made enough for Amy’s family and siblings. When Amy decided to have a family, Lorraine helped her be the best mom she could. Whatever project Amy had, she also had Lorraine as a helper. Lorraine would make and take things to anyone she knew that was sick, injured or grieving.

Lorraine was an avid hunter and took her own deer and elk. She enjoyed it greatly. When Lorraine and I were much younger with more energy, we volunteered to be foster parents. We took classes to help care for and raise these children. I never knew what would be waiting at home. I remember one time we were taking care of her mother after her hip replacement, when we took in a mother and her five children that the father had beaten and put in the hospital. We had 8 foster children at the time. So busy, but Lorraine kept it going like a top.

I miss her so much!

Lorraine was cremated at her request. In lieu of flowers, she asked that a donation be made in her name to St, Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lorraine Did not want any kind of service, but there will be a celebration of life BBQ/potluck for her dear and close friends and family on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 2 p.m. @ 5480 E. Alder Dr. Feel free to bring a dish to share, although not necessary.