Ann Calhoun Hansen
April 8, 1928 - March 8, 2018
Ann Calhoun Hansen passed away peacefully Thursday night at her home. She was born in Staples, Minnesota and has called Benicia her home since 1987. Ann was a former resident of Pinole and served on the city council and was also former Mayor of Pinole. Ann was a former Benedictine nun for more than 20 years as well as a teacher and administrator with Berkeley Unified School District before retiring in 1981. She was executive director of the Benicia Historical Museum as well as board member of the Vallejo Symphony, Benicia Habitat for Humanity. She was active with Rebuilding Together, Kiwanis Club, Womens Club of Benicia and the American Association of University Women. She is survived by her stepchildren Kathy D. Bjerre, Linda Rogers, David Hansen, Gregory Hansen and Mark Hansen; sisters Dona Bittrolf & Claire Ritchie; brother Richard Calhoun; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lynn Hansen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21st at St. Dominic’s Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Burial will be private at St. Dominic’s Cemetery.
Ann Calhoun Hansen passed away peacefully Thursday night at her home. She was born in Staples, Minnesota and has called Benicia her home since 1987. Ann was a former resident of Pinole and served on the city council and was also former Mayor... View Obituary & Service Information