Eugenia "Genie" Hansen passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas.
Memorials: Memorial gifts be made in Eugenia Hansen's name to Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840.
She was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Carl Wesley Simmons and Berthe Louise Simmons, both now deceased. She attended elementary school in Arizona and Southern California, junior high in Los Angeles, Calif., and high school in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Houston. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in biochemistry from Texas A&M University in 1977 and 1979, and her JD from the University of Houston in 1984. Genie met Bill Hansen at Texas A&M and they were married in May 1979. Genie and Bill moved to Dallas, where she began her law practice at Richards, Medlock & Andrews, and later at Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood while Bill worked as a pharmacist in Grand Prairie. Their first child, Todd William Hansen, was born in December 1987 and daughter Kaitlyn Michelle Hansen was born in February 1993. Her husband, Bill, passed away Sept. 15, 2002. In 2005, Genie partnered with Scott Hemingway in the law firm Hemingway and Hansen.
Genie's favorite things were her kids, the Texas Rangers and all things A&M. She was a season ticket holder for the Rangers and Aggie football, and virtually so for every game Todd and Kaitlyn played in. She greatly contributed to her church and her children's schools, serving for six years on the school board of St. Alban's Episcopal School, as president for two years. She later attended St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and volunteered as a mock trial coach at the Episcopal School of Dallas for five years. She was also involved in DFW Women in IP Law Group, Chi Omega Mother's Association, Texas Aggie Bar Association, AIPLA, State Bar of Texas, Dallas Women's Lawyers Association, Texas Aggie Women's Group and Dallas A&M Club. Genie was a giver to the people around her, and she was respected and cherished by all who knew her at school, church and in the legal community.
Survivors: Her loving children, Todd and Kaitlyn Hansen; sister, Michelle Hollingworth; nephews, Brad, Jeff and Chris Hollingworth; niece, Jennifer Bollinger and husband, Robert Bollinger; aunt, Mary Newbern; uncle and aunt, Bob and Marion Simmons; and many cousins.
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November 29, 2012
Chris Calkins
Todd and Kaitlyn -
I first met you Mother at Texas A&M in 1975. She became an instant friend. Imagine my pleasure at having her mentor our small business in the patent realm. We trusted her implicitly. The world has lost one remarkable woman. I regret that I was slow to learn of her passing. She was proud of you both and spoke of you often. You have our condolences in this time of loss and grief.
November 17, 2012
Judy Marsee
Kaitlyn & Todd,
I am so very sorry & sad to learn of the sudden death of your Mother. I became friends with her at St. Alban's & shared her grief when she lost your Dad. She was a beautiful & giving person whom I admired. Please know you are both in my thoughts & prayers.
November 16, 2012
Elizabeth Baker
You left a legacy. May God be with your family during this trying time.
November 13, 2012
Kaitlyn and Todd, We are sorry to learn of the loss of your mom and our friend. Your mom was a wonderful person and we will always remember her as the best ESD softball mom ever. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. The Bates family
November 5, 2012
Colleen Badders '77
Dear Katelyn and Todd - Your mother was my friend for 40 years. I will miss our visits and I mourn for both of you. Keep her love in your heart and mind and that will sustain you in your grief.
November 3, 2012
Dear Kaitlyn and Todd,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your Mother's death. She was a wonderful woman. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God''s peace to both of you. Laura Zack
November 3, 2012
Alexis Matragos & Family
Todd and Kaitlyn, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Your mom was an amazing woman. May the Lord escort her thru the streets of heaven and may her memory be eternal.
November 3, 2012
Please know how sad we are to hear of your mother's passing. She was an amazing woman. Todd and Kaitlyn our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her memory be eternal and may the Lord escort her thru the streets of heaven. Sincerely, The Matragos Family
November 2, 2012
Kim Carter
Dear Kaitlyn and Todd, so sad to hear of your mom's passing. I will be keeping you both in my prayers.
November 2, 2012
I met Genie at the St. Michael Church Faith & Grief group two yrs. ago. She was a fine person who loved deeply. My best to all of you in your loss. She is in Life Eternal with her Savior. Sally W. Magee
November 2, 2012
The Sims family is deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful mother, friend and cheerleader. Genie will never be forgotten.
November 2, 2012
Please know how very saddened we were to learn of the passing of your beloved mother. I know that Evan held you in very high regard both on and off the football field
at St. Albans, Todd. You all will continue to be in our
thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Melanie Milne and Family
November 2, 2012
Todd and Kaitlyn: What an overwhelming loss to hear about from so far away. Haven't seen any of you in a couple of years but was very much a part of yours and your parents earlier years. Be strong and keep part of each of their hearts with you always. They were both amazing people and will continue to guide you to your dreams. Love, Brende Masterson
November 2, 2012
Daren Davis '81
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of Genie. Professionally, I hold no one in higher regard. Personally, she was a great friend and mentor. Todd and Kaitlyn - we have never met, but I heard so much about you over the years. She was so proud of you. You both are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
November 1, 2012
Our family is so saddened by the loss of Genie. She touch my life in many ways. Her ability to find good in everything and everyone was infectious. She relentlessly gave her time, heart and soul to others daily. Todd and Kaitlyn, your mom touched many lives and was a remarkable lady we all loved so dearly and will miss. I pray that God will comfort your hearts and ease the hurt you feel during this difficult time. She was truly and inspiration to all who had the privledge of knowing her.
The Smedley/Talbott Family
November 1, 2012
Genie was a special professional woman with a good heart. She loved her family and shared her technical knowledge that both assisted and encouraged many inventors to make a better world. We are saddened by this great loss and inspired by how Genie lived her life to help others.
Dana and Rob Gourley
LSG Partners, LLC
November 1, 2012
Your family is in our prayers. May God wrap his arms around your family and comfort you. Your mother was a shining example of what a mother should be.
The Ackerman Family
October 31, 2012
Kelli Witkin
The Witkin family is deeply sadden by the loss of your WONDERFUL mother. I always looked forward to seeing her in the stands and reading the game summaries. She will be deeply missed by many. She touched all or our hearts. She had such grace and patience especially with the Mock Trial adventures and the personalities on the team. Your mom was such a trooper. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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