Elizabeth J.E. Hansen

Elizabeth J. E. Hansen passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Renaissance Village in Moreno Valley, CA. She was born on January 14, 1927, to B.C. and Mavis (Yates) Evans. Elizabeth graduated from Chaffey High School in 1944. She married her high school sweetheart, Peter L. Hansen, on February 28, 1947.

First and foremost, Elizabeth loved to share her faith and her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be remembered by her tireless work as a special education aide for Riverside Unified School District, where she taught for over 16 years. She was also a gifted artist, sharing her talents through teaching art, architectural drawing and rendering commissions, illustrating children’s books, and creating countless backdrops and scenery for Vacation Bible School productions.

Elizabeth is survived by her son-in-law, Daniel McClenathan, and grandchildren Sarah and Terren McClenathan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mollie, and husband Peter L. Hansen. A graveside service will be held at Green Acres Memorial Park in Bloomington, CA, on Friday, May 15, at 2:00pm. Condolences may be sent to the family at DignityMemorial.com.