Virginia Gazette; Williamsburg VA; 2012-2-25


EUNICE HANSSEN KIERNAN
Married for 66 years

Eunice Hanssen Kiernan, 85, of Williamsburg passed away on Feb. 23,
2012. The Kiernans were residents of Long Island, N.Y., prior to moving
to Williamsburg. Eunice and her husband, William, were lifelong friends,
meeting in early childhood on Long Island. Their wonderful friendship
culminated in marriage in 1946. Perfect dance partners on the dance floor,
Eunice and William were perfect marriage partners as well, who lived each
day caring for one another, while building a loving family. Eunice made
friends easily and was never heard to say an unkind word about anyone. She
was very devoted to her family and cherished spending time with them. She
was a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, the Woman's
Club of Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Women's Connection. She is
survived by her husband of 66 years, William; her son, Paul Kiernan;
her daughters, Leslie Kiernan and Noel MacMaster and her husband, Bob;
her granddaughter, Ashley MacMaster; her sister, Thelma Benedict; and
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 27,
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry
Plains Rd. A service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at
King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., with interment at a
later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301,
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing or to Running Strong
for American Indian Youth, 2550 Huntington Ave., Suite 200, Alexandria,
VA 22303. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com
or www.vagazette.com.