Janette Hansen Strathy, M.D., age 62 of Edina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 28, 2018. Jan was born to Irving and Susan Hansen of Lutsen, Minnesota on April 25, 1956.
She grew up loving the outdoors and the North Shore of Lake Superior. She graduated early from Cook County High School in 1973, attended Hamline University, Mayo Medical School and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, completing a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Jan joined Park Nicollet Medical Center in 1985 and enjoyed a wonderful 31-year career. She served for several years as the chair, Park Nicollet Clinical Board of Governors. She also held several leadership positions in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including vice chair, District VI, and assistant secretary of the college. She received an Outstanding District Service Award in 2004.
In addition Jan served as the legislative chair, Minnesota Section, ACOG and testified many times before the legislature as a tireless advocate for women’s health. She was an examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for many years. Within her department at Park Nicollet, Jan was a mentor and role model for many of her younger partners.
In 2013, the Park Nicollet Foundation awarded the prestigious Earl G. Young Physician of Excellence Award to Jan.
In her personal time, Jan loved to return to her home of Lutsen. She was an accomplished and graceful skier, loved the Boundary Waters and Quetico, hiked the full length of the Superior Hiking Trail, could out fish most of the guys, and enjoyed any opportunity to be on the water. She obtained her private and instrument pilot ratings so she could “intelligently critique” her husband in the air. She also enjoyed traveling, including trips to the Arctic and Antarctica.
She is survived by her husband Gregg, son Bryan (Jillian), granddaughter
Alexandra Janette, mother Susan Hansen, Grand Marais, sister Lee (Scott) Bergstrom, Grand Marais, sister Ginny (John) Foster, Hopkinton, MA, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials preferred to Planned Parenthood, Minnesota; Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance; and Gilda’s Club Twin Cities.
A celebration of Jan’s wonderful life will be held on Sept. 4 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Edina.
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