Peggy Ann Hansen

Peggy Ann Hansen, 87, of Silverdale, Wa, passed away on January 7, 2019. Peggy was born on October 24, 1931 in Balboa, Panama (Canal Zone) to Arthur M. and Louise J. (Walters) Veney. A graduate of Balboa High School , Peggy went on to Sate College in West Virginia and receive certification in Dental Hygiene and later, from the University of Washington with a degree in Archiving.

Peggy married Walter J. Hansen on April 10, 1953 in Palm Beach, FL.

Peggy worked as a dental hygienist until marrying Walter. She volunteered her time as a librarian at D House and later became the first archivist for the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. She held membership in the Episcopal church, volunteered her time at Marymoor Museum, and gave tours at D House. In her spare time, Peggy also enjoyed sewing, crafts, knitting, gardening, and had a green thumb.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and loving husband, Walter.

Peggy's memory will live on with her children, Walter M. Hansen (Amelia) of Kenmore, WA and Debbie Stockwell (John) of Bremerton, WA; grandchildren, Carrie Rivers (Nick) and Jane Stockton (Robert); and great-grandchildren, Sam, Helen, Sean, and William.

Services will be scheduled at a later late with inurnment at St. John's Episcopal Church in Kirkland, WA. The family would like to extend their gratitude to The Ridge Staff and Multicare Hospice, thanking them for Peggy's end of life care.