Martha (Palmer) Hansen died June 17, 2021 in Calabasas, Her father, Rusell E. Palmer, and her mother, Hazel Alice Wherren were both originally from Ohio but his business as a construction engineer required that they moved frequently during Martha’s early school years.
After graduating with a degree in Art History from Occidental College of Los Angeles she worked as a data analyst designing surveys and polls for pollical candidates, and demographic analysis for the local savings and loan companies.
After she married Roy Alexander Hansen she joined the Docent Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As a docent she conducted weekly tours for groups of school children in her favorite subject “American Art” for more than 25 years. At 92 years of age, she is proceeded in death by many friends that she made while working in organizations such as The Assistance League of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, The Docent Council of the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Her friends admired her talents and respected her quick wit, vitality and extensive knowledge.
She was very proud to be an Occidental college graduate and helped son Bruce to select OXY for his undergraduate work. While working with the Docent Council, she also supported the Valley Committee for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. An emphatic believer in community service, she worked with a group intending to form the Assistance League of San Fernando Valley. Martha was very constructive with ideas of how to proceed. She, of course became a Charter Member. Martha’s interest in Art in all forms prompted her to view Art in other countries. At every chance she, got, she visited or toured China, Japan, Mexico, Honduras, Peru, France, Italy, England, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Jordan, and Egypt.
Martha enjoyed 62 years of happy marriage.
She is survived by her husband Roy Hansen, her son Glenn Alexander, son Bruce Elwood, and daughter Joan Cecillia. We are all going to miss her wonderful presence.
The family is planning a private interment in early August. There will be no public service for Martha.
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