1947 - 2024
The Very Rev. Lawrence B. Hansen
Fr. Lawrence Hansen passed away at the age of 77 on Aug. 27, 2024. Larry was born in
Portland on March 22, 1947. He graduated from Milwaukie High School and later from
Oregon State University.
He married Mary (Inloes) Hansen and together they raised her three daughters, Allison
(David), Amy (Bryan) and Erin (Jason). He had a son and daughter from a previous
marriage, Joshua and Miranda.
Larry held a number of different jobs throughout his life but found his true calling and
pursued an MA in theology from the University of Portland and was ordained as a priest
in the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America. His work as a hospice chaplain as
well as his other duties brought comfort to the grieving and joy to others starting a life
together.
Fr. Larry, was the pastor of Cana House and a recipient of the Cross of St. Charles, presided
at numerous funerals throughout the year, active with Portland University's Religion
Department, teaching at University, taught at the St. Charles Institute, teaching about end of
life issues, clinical pastoral training, chaplaincy in hospital, ongoing relationships with the
clergy in his area among Episcopal and Roman Catholic clergy, and served as coordinator
of the Standing Committee on Vocations.
He and his wife Mary lived a life of generosity and devotion to the needs of others. They
will be and are greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary and son Joshua. He is survived by his
daughters; a brother; and many friends and colleagues.
In Fr. Larry fashion, I end this with what he always did best, leave us a quote to ponder.
"I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God. Rumi