Vivian Illene “Bee” Hansen, age 72 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away November 3, 2020 at her home.
Bee was born on March 29, 1948 in Arnold, Nebraska to Frank and Winnie (Hughes) Cassell.
Bee graduated from Stapleton High School in Stapleton, Nebraska. On August 7, 1966 she married Marvin A. Hansen in Stapleton. The couple moved to Moorefield, NE and worked for Kenny and Wilma White. In 1971 they moved to North Platte for Marvin to attend the Voc-tech. They moved to Oberlin, Kansas where they owned and operated Hansen’s Plumbing and Heating for over 40 years. After retirement they moved back to North Platte to be closer to their family.
Bee was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church. She spent a number of years sending quilts that she made overseas, as a part of the church group. She loved working in her yard and spending time with her grandchildren. Everyone that knew her was convinced they were the most important person in her life.
Survivors include her sons, Mark (Cammie) Hansen of Castle Rock, CO, and Michael (Nancy) Hansen of North Platte; grandchildren, Kaycie (David) Naglowsky of Castle Rock, CO, Sydnee Hansen of North Platte and Alex (Charity) Hansen-Nomads, Max Hansen of Kearney, Britlyn Hansen and Brandon (Roxy) Kailey all of Castle Rock, CO, and Cody Wright and Cole Wright both of North Platte; great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky; sisters, Kathy Hansen of Moorefield, and Janey Jacobson of Wolbach; sisters-in-law, Velda Cassell of Stapleton, Artis Hansen of Brady, and Norma Lee Hansen of Superior; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Larry Sheets of North Platte.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Bill Cassell; sister-in-law, Ella Lenz; brothers-in-law, Judd Lenz, Harley and Thorval Hansen; and a nephew, Jim Bob Cassell.
Memorials are suggested to Deborah’s Legacy and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE with Pastor Job Vigil officiating. Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery. The services will be livestreamed on Adams & Swanson Facebook page. Visitation will be held noon – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.