Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Thomsen) Hansen, Dagny Margrethe June 26 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Dagny Margrethe Hansen
August 21, 1924 June 26, 2004

Margrethe passed away suddenly while at her familys summer home in Denmark, on 
Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the age of 79. She was born in Mejls, Denmark, on 
August 21, 1924, to Karl and Methea Thomsen. Margrethe was one of nine 
children, born and raised on a farm. At age 8 she learned lifes lessons 
quickly after the passing of her father. Following in the footsteps of her 
mother, Margrethe developed her work ethic, humble attitude and devotion to 
family. 

Margrethe married Borge Damgaard Hansen on Feburary 17, 1946. They had two 
children, Flemming and Dan. Margrethe supported her husband and two sons 
through a decade of movement. Beginning in 1952, the family relocated three 
times between Canada and Denmark before settling in Bakersfield in 1961. She 
was dedicated to the success of her family, not only as a wife and mother, but 
also by taking the initiative to start a successful housekeeping service. In 
1972, the family started Hansens Moving & Storage. Margrethes self sacrifice 
and commitment was an integral part to the growth and success of the business. 
She maintained a respected role until her final days.

She was a self-proclaimed Country Girl. She loved nature and being outdoors, 
from riding her bicycle to taking Sunday drives through the mountains. She 
enjoyed gardening, painting, and going to garage sales. She mastered the 
English language by reading the dictionary and doing crossword puzzles. She 
was happiest spending time with her family and close friends.

Every summer for the past fifteen years, Margrethe and her husband, Borge, 
returned to Denmark to be with family and friends. Ironically, it was there, 
surrounded by her siblings and son, she passed away. A memorial service was 
held at St. Jacobs Church in Varde, on Friday, July 2, 2004, where Margrethe 
was baptized, confirmed and married.

Margrethe was preceded in death by her husband, Borge Damgaard Hansen; her 
parents, Karl and Mathea; brothers, Svend, Soren, Hans and Vagner. She is 
survived by her sisters, Kristiana, Kirstine, Lilly; brother, Gunnar; sisters-
in-law, Ruth and Frieda. She is also survived by her son, Flemming and wife, 
Ann; her son, Dan; her grandchildren, Christina, Ryan and wife, Julie, Joseph 
and wife, Erin, Jennifer and Michael; and numerous family and friends in 
Denmark, Bakersfield and Canada.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at 
Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel; interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Friends of Mercy 
Foundation, 2215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara

Funeral Directors 


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