Fern Hanmer (1938–2018)
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- Born
- 1938
- Died
- 2018
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- Names in Stone
When was Fern Hanmer born? 1938.
When did Fern Hanmer die? 2018.
Life story
Fern Hanmer (1938–2018) was born in 1938, and died in 2018, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Fern's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fern's life.

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The world Fern lived through
1939 · age 1 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 9 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 17 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 25 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 36 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 48 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 63 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Fern Hanmer
When was Fern Hanmer born?
Fern Hanmer was born in 1938.
When did Fern Hanmer die?
Fern Hanmer died in 2018.
How old was Fern Hanmer at the time of death?
Fern Hanmer was about 80 years old.
Where is Fern Hanmer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Fern's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Fern Hanmer was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Fern was born.
Who was president when Fern Hanmer died?
Donald Trump was president of the United States when Fern died.
What generation was Fern Hanmer part of?
Born in 1938, Fern Hanmer was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Fern Hanmer's lifetime?
During Fern's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 1); the Korean War began (1950, age 12); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 21); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 31); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 48); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Fern Hanmer?
Federal censuses taken during Fern's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1938
Death
2018
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AncestryData, "Fern Hanmer (1938–2018)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/fern-hanmer-1938-2018-430ccfa0/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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