Duluth, Minnesota
Gloria M. Hanson, 81, Duluth, died June 22, 2008 at St. Marys Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Duluth on Sept. 30, 1926 to Joseph and Margaret Sylvester. Gloria was a 1944 graduate of Denfeld High School. Her early work history included work at Hanson Ace Hardware where she met the love of her life, Robert A. Hanson and they were married in Duluth on May 27, 1950. She was a devoted life member of Christ Lutheran Church and member of its Dorcas Circle and the Piedmont Homemakers. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining and doing ceramics. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were everything to her. She was a wonderful mother, a caring grandmother and a loving wife. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Frances Graf. She is survived by her husband, Robert A.; daughters, Kathy (John) Conrad, Richland, Wash., Debbie (Brian) Christensen, Duluth, Cheryl (Michael) Lien, Duluth; sister, Virginia Poirer, Duluth; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gloria will be missed by her family, friends and all the people she touched with her kindness. VISITATION:5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home and continues from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral Service Friday in Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign St., Duluth. Inurnment Sunrise Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Dear Hanson Family ~
Our hearts are heavy with your grief. May you feel the loving and comforting arms of God surround you all. Jesus Bless Us!
Pat Pufall & Vicky Stauber-Pufall
Victoria Stauber-Pufall
July 25, 2008 | Appleton, WI
Dear Bob and family:
We are so sad to hear of Gloria's passing. She was at the shower for our newest daughter-in-law just this past April. What a thrill that she was able to make that event! You both have always been very special to us; and we know how much you will miss her, Bob. And what a void will be there for the girls and their families. Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers!
Gary & Shelley Harker
June 25, 2008 | Apple Valley, MN
To Bob and family.
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Gloria. I have so many fond memories growing up down the street. She was one of a kind individual. God definitely broke the mold after making her. She was a very generous and kind woman.
I remember my Halloween bag being half full after visiting your house, or at the Denfeld spaghetti/meatball fundraising dinner, my plate being heaped with meatballs much to the dismayed looks of the people ahead and behind me in-line, or...
June 25, 2008 | Champlin, MN
Dear Bob and Family,
We are very sorry about the death of your beloved Gloria. She had a deep love for her Lord, her family, and others. Every time we saw her, she greeted us like family, with a warm hug, kiss and pinch-on-the-cheek. She will be missed. May you find strength, comfort and peace through your faith in the Lord and the knowledge that you will be reunited again in heaven someday.
In Christian Sympathy and Love,
Wendy, Mike, Melissa & Kevin Pickar
Wendy Pickar
June 24, 2008 | Forest Lake, MN
Our sympathies go out to the entire Hanson Family in your great loss. We cherish the memories of your mom and her kindness. Kathy & Deb, remember the french toast we made at your home using the whole dozen of eggs, when your mom walked in. Guess we didn't need that many eggs. She was a wonderful lady and she touched so many lives in a wonderful way.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy (Reitan) Green, Ray & Lil Reitan
Diane & Pat Burke, Kathy & Lynn Wible
Karen & Jim...
Sandy Green
June 24, 2008 | Anaheim, CA
OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU BOB, AND YOUR FAMILY...IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED GLORIA.
LYMAN/JOAN MARSHALL
June 24, 2008 | DULUTH, MN
We raised our girls on Nanticoke St. Gloria never passed up a Kool-aide stand that my two girls had in the front yard. (She never drank it but always stopped!) I know she will be missed by many. Tommi Wedin
Tommi Wedin
June 24, 2008 | Duluth, MN
Cheryl, Mike, Pete and Matt ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, Jody and Scott, Aaron Jillian and Lindsay
Jody Kolquist
June 24, 2008 | Hermantown, MN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave and Marge Nace
June 24, 2008 | Mayer, MN
