Hansen, Kay Y. (Johnson) On Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, Kay Y. (Johnson) Hansen, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 79. Kay was born in Pine City, Minnesota to Woody and Elsie Johnson. She graduated from Columbia Heights High School. Kay worked in the Mounds View School District for 30 years, including Snail Lake Elementary. Kay loved all sports. She ushered at Gopher games and loved the Twins. She was very involved in her community, church and Oak Crest community. Her love of children included time she spent as a guardian ad litem. Kay was known for her kind heart, sense of humor, and compassionate nature. Kay was preceded in death by her father, Woody, her niece, Dana, and friends, George and Betty. She is survived by her mother, Elsie, siblings Don and Jo, daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Jeff, grandchildren, Hayley and Patrick, and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 5th at 5:00 PM at St. Phillips Lutheran Church in Fridley. Kay was never one to wear black, as such we suggest wearing Gopher or Twins gear, or bright colors. In lieu of flowers, we request that any donations are sent to the American Heart Association or Hope 4 Youth in Anoka.

Published on September 23, 2018