Photo courtesy of West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center - West Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota
Apr 20, 1938 – Dec 21, 2016 (Age 78)
Dorothy Hanson, 78, Fargo, ND died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. Dorothy Ann Thompson was born to Lincoln and Clara (Gehrig) Thompson on April 20, 1938. She graduated from Barnesville High School. She married Harley Ishaug. They lived in Minneapolis and Glyndon, MN, before settling in the Baker, MN, area. She moved to Moorhead and later to Fargo. Dorothy worked at the Galaxy Super Club in Barnesville, Moorhead Technical School, and then worked as a Realtor for Century 21 Gold Key and Advantage Realtors before retiring in 2013. Dorothy enjoyed spending time at the lake and cooking for her family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren, making her famous caramel rolls for her open houses, and an occasional trip to the casino playing the penny slots. She is survived by her children, Mike (Rhonda) Ishaug of West Fargo, Rick Ishaug of Moorhead, Cheryl (Mike) Glasoe of Oxbow, ND; four grandchildren, Natasha (Dan) Hennessy, Brady (fiancé Andrea) Ishaug, Cambria Ishaug, and Graham Glasoe; three great grandchildren, Quinton and Keegan Hennessy, Myah Pearson; and siblings, Janice Nosal of Barnesville; Joanne (Bob) Connor of Silver Bay, MN; James (Micaela) Thompson of Barnesville; Jeri (Adrian) Stetz of Moorhead; Rick (Mary Lou) Thompson of Baker, MN; and Vikki Thompson of Carson City, NV. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; son Fred; and brother-in-law, Raymond Nosal. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of the Red River Valley or a charity of your choice. Visitation: Friday, December 30, 2016, from 4 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at West Funeral Home, West Fargo. Final Resting Place: St. Mary's Cemetery, Barnesville. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com
What a beautiful prayer service and celebration you had for your mom. We lit a candle in church today in memory of her. She will be missed.
Love, Jeri and Connie
Connie Driscoll
January 01, 2017 | Moorhead, MN | Family
So sorry for your loss. Dorothy will be missed at our annual birthday parties. Such a shame to lose someone who had such a zest for life. I have many memories of our school years and beyond. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Ione Lass
December 30, 2016 | Barnesville, MN | Classmate
So sorry to her about Dorothy. We have many fond memories of her. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Judy Thompson
December 29, 2016 | Audubon, MN | Family Friend
Cheryl & Mike, Mike & Rhonda, Rick, and family, My thoughts are with you and your family. Dorothy had such an impact on so many people. Truly an honor to have "partnered" with her on many real estate transactions over the years, and more importantly to have her as a friend.
Tom Boyer
December 29, 2016 | Fargo, ND | Friend
Thoughts and prayers to your family
Michele Gehrig
December 28, 2016 | West Fargo, ND | Family
Great memories of Dorothy at the lake the last 15 years or so. Detroit Lakes vibe will never be the same. Every place was better with Dorothy.
Brian Peterson
December 28, 2016 | Plymouth, MN | Friend
Thoughts and prayers are with the family, It was my pleasure to get to meet Dorothy doing the buying of my house. Very nice person and will be missed.
Jeffery Parks
December 28, 2016 | West Fargo, ND | Acquaintance
So sorry for your loss Cheryl and family. My grandm Pat thought the world of sweet Dorothy. I am so glad I had the pleasure of visiting with her recently. She was a beautiful lady and may she now Rest In Peace and be painfree.
Leah Staahl
December 28, 2016 | West Fargo, ND | Friend
Cheryl - My sympathy to you and your family. I enjoyed many conversations with your Mom - and loved the caramel rolls! Judy
Judy Gehrke
December 27, 2016 | Fargo, ND
