Mary Elisabeth Hanson's Obituary
Mary Elisabeth Hanson was born on February 22, 1935 in Sioux Falls, S. Dakota. She was adopted by Thelma Evelyn Kalstad.
She died at Avamere Assisted Living Center in St. Helens on May 30, 2013 at the age of 78.
Mary attended school in Canton, S. Dakota and 1 year at Elk Point High School where she graduated in 1953. She went on to Augustana Teaching College for 1 year in Sioux Falls.
She met Vernon Hanson and they were married on January 12, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elk Point, S. Dakota.
They arrived in St. Helens in 1956 where she was a homemaker and raised 8 children. She also worked as a cleaning lady in private homes until retiring on March 1, 1997.
She was a member of the Lutheran Church where she was very active and helped out where needed. They enjoyed traveling to Mexico and Canada. Early on she would sew, making and giving baby blankets to new mothers. She enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren.
Viewing & Visitation: 2-5 Monday at Columbia Funeral Home
Funeral Service, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM at First Lutheran Church-St. Helens
Committal Service & interment: Bethany Memorial Cemetery-Warren
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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