Terry DeForest Hansen

Terry DeForest Hansen, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Terry was the daughter of W. Reed DeForest and Gertrude DeForest (Johnson). She grew up in

Aberdeen, Maryland, and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1965. She earned her

bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in 1969 and her master’s degree in

Human Resources from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 1989.

Terry began her career with the YWCA in Bel Air, Maryland, in September 1976. She later

worked at the YWCA’s Baltimore City location, where she continued her dedication to serving

others until her retirement in March 1997.

Terry enjoyed needlepoint and quilting and was a member of a quilting group for several years.

She treasured her family and especially adored her grandson, Joshua.

Terry was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dean Lawrence DeForest, who passed

away in April 2020; and her sister-in-law, Mary Ruth DeForest (Little), who passed away in July

2026.

Terry is survived by her daughter, Lynn DeForest Kolacz (Hansen), and Lynn’s husband, Steve

Kolacz; her beloved grandson, Joshua Reed Bovee; her former husband and Lynn’s father, Carl

Hansen; her niece, Lee Ann DeForest; her nephew, Daniel DeForest, and his wife, Andrea; her

former sister-in-law, Karen DeForest; and her great-nieces, Brooklyn and Mackenzie DeForest.

Terry will be remembered for her love of family, her caring nature, and the many special

memories she created throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved

her.

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