Edith Hanson

Edith Virginia Hanson, 96, of Crookston, MN, died Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2014, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Edie was born at Lockhart, MN, on June 9, 1918, one of 10 children of the union of Alfred H. and Hilda R. (Sauer) Olson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Beltrami High School in 1936. On December 28, 1940 she was united in marriage to Robert Magnus Hanson at Crookston. The couple made their home on their farm near Gary, MN, and together raised 4 children: Evelyn, Truman, Judith, and Reynold. After the kids had all graduated from high school Edie began working at the café in Gary and later at a café in nearby Fertile. Sadly, Robert passed away on February 17, 1976. Later that same year Edie moved to Crookston and began working at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home. She retired in 1986. Edie loved music and as a young girl taught herself to play the guitar, accordion, and piano. She and her sister, Verna, were both gifted vocalists and back in the 30's performed on radio station WDAY in Fargo and at Fargo's State Theater. When Edie came to the Villa to make her home on October 31, 2008 she looked forward to entertaining fellow residents by playing their favorite songs on the organ. Her most enjoyable pastimes included crafting, and spending time outdoors. Edie was always at her best when she felt needed. Her generous nature included chauffeuring friends to all their appointments while she was still able to drive. In her younger years Edie's home was always a gathering place for family and friends, and she was "mom" to not only her kids, nieces, and nephews, but a few "strays" who showed up as well. Edie touched so many lives and she will be dearly missed. Loving family members include Edie's 4 children: Evie Johnson of Thief River Falls, MN, Tim Hanson of Bemidji, MN, Judi Farden of Grand Forks, ND, and Rey Hanson of Chaumont, NY; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Kerry (Sharon) Wollin and children- Justin, Jordan, Danielle; Alan (Anna) Hanson; Mark Hanson and his children-Colton, Taylor, and Bailey; James (Jessica) Hanson and his daughter, Megan; Bobby Hanson; Barb (Chris) Scholler, and Rebecca (Mike) Guitard; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and extended family who were very special to Edie, her step-great grandkids-Travis and Madison Underwood. In addition to her beloved husband, Robert, Edie was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons-in-law, Jim Johnson and Marcus Farden; and 3 grandsons: Kevin Wollin, Chad Cooper, and Terry Hanson. The last of her family, Edith was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 4 brothers: Mildred Boelter, Frances Bergsgaard, Bernice Stine, Shirley Boelter, Verna Brault, and Glenard, Alfred, Harold, and Roger Olson. May God richly bless the memory of Edith Virginia Hanson.

The funeral service celebrating Edie Hanson's life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, October 6, 2014, at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, with The Rev. Bill Reck, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, rural Beltrami, MN. Online registry:







www.stenshoelhouske.com

Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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