1929
Vivian
2014
Vivian Hanson
June 20, 1929 — April 13, 2014
Vivian Hanson, age 84, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN with her loving family at her side.
Vivian Mary Gleason was born on June 20, 1929 at White Earth, MN to Frank and Pauline (Oppegard) Gleason. Vivian grew up on the family farm in Lengby, MN. She attended the Antell School in Lengby and graduated from Mahnomen High School. After graduation from nursing school in Minneapolis, she worked at Franklin Hospital and as a private nurse for a few years before returning to Lengby to help take care of her Dad and Grandfather. In 1951, Vivian moved to Crookston and worked at St. Francis Hospital and Northwestern Bell. She was united in marriage with Orland "Orlie" Leonard Hanson on April 15, 1953 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, MN. The couple lived on their farm in Fairfax Township, south of Crookston. Orlie and Vivian moved from the farm to town in 1988, when Orlie retired from farming. Vivian enjoyed gardening and together they spent time at their cabin on Leech Lake relaxing and enjoying fishing and boat rides with their family and friends. Vivian always liked taking Sunday afternoon drives with Orlie that often included a stop at a Dairy Queen and making deliveries to the field.
Vivian loved her family and friends and her kind soul was felt by all who knew her. Sharing a smile and putting others first was a natural response for her. Vivian was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she enjoyed attending any event they were involved in. She cherished lifelong friendships she made with her Birthday Club Group, weekly coffee group, lunches with her Northwestern Bell group and C & G Red Hatters. Organizations Vivian served as a member of include, the St. Francis of Assisi Circle Group, Catholic Daughters of America, Villa St. Vincent Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles. Vivian was a longtime member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where she served as a co-chairperson of the Cathedral Funeral Guild. Loving family members include her beloved husband of 61 years, Orlie; six children: Bruce (Jody) Hanson of Crookston, Corky (Marilee) Hanson of Crookston, Dean Hanson of Rogers, MN, Diane (Steve) Rice of Ham Lake, MN, Gerilynn Hanson of West Fargo, ND, Joyce Hanson of Fargo, ND; 13 grandchildren: Karna (Scott) Rhodes of Billings, Montana, Brock Hanson, Seth Hanson, Marley (Sam) Melbye, Wade Hanson, Wes (Crystal) Hanson, Wyatt Hanson, all of Crookston, Natalie Hanson of Winter Haven, Florida, Nicholas Hanson of Rogers, MN, Nate (Tricia) Hanson of Ramsey, MN, Jordan Rice and Alexis Rice of Ham Lake, MN, Lucy Hanson-Richter of Fargo, ND; 4 great-grandchildren: Jace and Drake Rhodes, Elianah and Greg Hanson. Also left to mourn Vivian's passing is her sister: Hazel (Donald) Weber of Moorhead, MN; and two brothers: Francis Gleason of Minneapolis, MN and James (Francy) Gleason of Naytahwaush, MN; two brother-in-laws: Howard (Evelyn) Hanson and George (Nancy) Hanson, both from Crookston; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to a son, Rodney and a daughter, Mary Beth, Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pauline; and a sister Patricia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lowell Storlie; Gilman and Maxine Hanson, Mervin and Dorothy Wagner.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Vivian Hanson will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with the Very Rev. Vincent Miller presiding. Visitation will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston from 5-7:00pm, Monday, with a prayer service at 7:00pm and also for one hour before the service at the church. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston. Stenshoel-Houske is assisting with the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716 A prayer service will be held at 7 pm at the funeral home.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Service
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
cemetery
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Vivian Mary Gleason was born on June 20, 1929 at White Earth, MN to Frank and Pauline (Oppegard) Gleason. Vivian grew up on the family farm in Lengby, MN. She attended the Antell School in Lengby and graduated from Mahnomen High School. After graduation from nursing school in Minneapolis, she worked at Franklin Hospital and as a private nurse for a few years before returning to Lengby to help take care of her Dad and Grandfather. In 1951, Vivian moved to Crookston and worked at St. Francis Hospital and Northwestern Bell. She was united in marriage with Orland "Orlie" Leonard Hanson on April 15, 1953 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, MN. The couple lived on their farm in Fairfax Township, south of Crookston. Orlie and Vivian moved from the farm to town in 1988, when Orlie retired from farming. Vivian enjoyed gardening and together they spent time at their cabin on Leech Lake relaxing and enjoying fishing and boat rides with their family and friends. Vivian always liked taking Sunday afternoon drives with Orlie that often included a stop at a Dairy Queen and making deliveries to the field.
Vivian loved her family and friends and her kind soul was felt by all who knew her. Sharing a smile and putting others first was a natural response for her. Vivian was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she enjoyed attending any event they were involved in. She cherished lifelong friendships she made with her Birthday Club Group, weekly coffee group, lunches with her Northwestern Bell group and C & G Red Hatters. Organizations Vivian served as a member of include, the St. Francis of Assisi Circle Group, Catholic Daughters of America, Villa St. Vincent Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles. Vivian was a longtime member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where she served as a co-chairperson of the Cathedral Funeral Guild. Loving family members include her beloved husband of 61 years, Orlie; six children: Bruce (Jody) Hanson of Crookston, Corky (Marilee) Hanson of Crookston, Dean Hanson of Rogers, MN, Diane (Steve) Rice of Ham Lake, MN, Gerilynn Hanson of West Fargo, ND, Joyce Hanson of Fargo, ND; 13 grandchildren: Karna (Scott) Rhodes of Billings, Montana, Brock Hanson, Seth Hanson, Marley (Sam) Melbye, Wade Hanson, Wes (Crystal) Hanson, Wyatt Hanson, all of Crookston, Natalie Hanson of Winter Haven, Florida, Nicholas Hanson of Rogers, MN, Nate (Tricia) Hanson of Ramsey, MN, Jordan Rice and Alexis Rice of Ham Lake, MN, Lucy Hanson-Richter of Fargo, ND; 4 great-grandchildren: Jace and Drake Rhodes, Elianah and Greg Hanson. Also left to mourn Vivian's passing is her sister: Hazel (Donald) Weber of Moorhead, MN; and two brothers: Francis Gleason of Minneapolis, MN and James (Francy) Gleason of Naytahwaush, MN; two brother-in-laws: Howard (Evelyn) Hanson and George (Nancy) Hanson, both from Crookston; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to a son, Rodney and a daughter, Mary Beth, Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pauline; and a sister Patricia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lowell Storlie; Gilman and Maxine Hanson, Mervin and Dorothy Wagner.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Vivian Hanson will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with the Very Rev. Vincent Miller presiding. Visitation will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston from 5-7:00pm, Monday, with a prayer service at 7:00pm and also for one hour before the service at the church. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston. Stenshoel-Houske is assisting with the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716 A prayer service will be held at 7 pm at the funeral home.
Previous Events
VisitationMonday, April 21, 2014
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
2:00 PM
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
702 Summit
Crookston, MN 56716
Visitation one hour prior to service at the church.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Crookston, MN 56716
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