March 27, 2023
Katherine Marie Hanson, 78 of Mt. View, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2023 in Hilo; she was born on January 4, 1945 in Honolulu; she was diagnosed with Leukemia almost one year ago, she fought a brave battle, her untimely passing has been extremely hard on her family and friends. Kathy’s life has been full of tremendous obstacles, great travels lots of adventures. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in California, she later completed her Master Degree in Psychology. Kathy and her husband Chuck Hanson, relocated to Hawaii and called Mt. View their home for past 34 plus years. She committed her life and spare time to nurture many children at St. Joseph Catholic School, Boys and Girls Club and Mt. View Elementary . Playing tennis was her passion and joy, she enjoyed all the wonderful people she meet in Tennis, Volleyball and the Community she called home. She is survived by husband, Charles W. Hanson of Mt. View, children, Jerry K. Schweitzer of California and Monique K. Schweitzer of Kailua, Hawaii; three grandchildren, Kawelo Schweitzer-Kapiko of Germany, Lau’ae Schweitzer and Kekoa Schweitzer of California; siblings, Lauren B. Rodrigues and Barney Lindberg of Hilo and Erich P. Lindberg of California; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins, all who knew her has a fun crazy story to tell. Scattering of her ashes will be in Pauoa Valley on O’ahu (Immediate family only) to join her beloved parents.
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