Lynn Hanson Obituary
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser officiating. Liturgical wake service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Ave. NW. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, at the mortuary and one hour prior to the funeral, Friday, at the church.
Lynn passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, with family by her side.
Lynn Marie Wanttie was born April 10, 1963, to Leonard and Wilma Mae (Gross) Wanttie in Aberdeen, S.D. She was an Aberdeen Central graduate. She married Tim Johnson and they had two children, Amanda and Matthew.
Her jobs have always been in the area of helping others. Most recent employment was with Avera St. Luke's in the admitting and registration department and also physical therapy and rehab. She was a surgical technician with Dr. Kenneth Giedt and was employed at area nursing homes.
Lynn married Jeffrey T. Hanson Oct. 23, 2004, at Tacoma Park Place, Bath, and made their home near Sand Lake Refuge.
She loved spoiling her grandchildren, enjoyed painting, home decorating, NASCAR and traveling. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where they served as ushers.
Lynn is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Mae; her paternal and maternal grandparents.
Grateful to have shared Lynn's life are her husband, Jeffrey T. Hanson, of Columbia; her children, Amanda (Roy) Burnett of Aberdeen, Matthew A. Johnson and fiancŽe Jennifer Weig of Aberdeen and Jonathan T. Hanson of Columbia. Her grandchildren, Kaden, Kaleb and Konnor Johnson, Brayden, Riley and Anthony Burnett. Lynn's father, Leonard Wanttie, of Aberdeen and her siblings, Gordon Wanttie, Linda (Bob) Wilson, LeaAnn (Kary) Haar and Doug (Sharlene) Wanttie all of Aberdeen, Julie (Jeff) Hertog of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Brian (Michelle) Wanttie of McKinney, Texas; and 24 nieces and nephews.
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Angie Currington Stephen
August 14, 2009
Lynn will be missed by alot of people include me and my family. We grew up together and have been family friends for many years. Cancer takes away many good people but always remember it cannot take away all the good memories. We lost our Brother Jim a year ago to Cancer and it has taken its toll but we have all pulled together to carry on. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Severson
August 14, 2009
This is very difficult for me to express -Lynn was a very special friend to me . We were good friends in High School and I even borrowed her wedding dress so I could marry my Tim. Our daughters were both born at St lukes but she bet me by a day. Then she became a friend to my parents who live in Columbia. I am so happy to have those memories of Lynn and will always cherish them. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and I will also miss my special friend. God Bless
Cindy Woodford (Beck)
August 14, 2009
Lynn was great person and friend, we were best of friends in school and tried to stay in touch when i was back. She was special that girl and will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes out to her family and words can not describe how deeply i will miss her.
Jerome & Denise Olson
August 13, 2009
Our deepest & heartfelt sympathies to your entire family. Lynn was a beautiful person, always full of laughter & always smiling. She will deeply be missed. Precious memories keep those we love close to us forever. May it be a comfort knowing that there is a loving God watching over you now & always.
Our thoughts and prayers to each of you at this most difficult time.
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Lana Schlichenmayer
August 13, 2009
Oh my gosh, I don't even know what to say. I can not believe this happened. My daughter & I used to live accross the alley from Lynn & her kids, Melody & Mandy were best friends. Every time I would see her in the past years she always had a smile & talked to you. Everyone is going to miss her. Mandy & Matt we will be thinking & praying for you, I know it don't help at this time but you will always have your memories.
Beth and Robert Lawrence
August 13, 2009
Joe and Sarah, LeAnn and Kary and Julie: We are so sad for your loss of Mrs. Lynn and lift you up in our prayers and will ask God to comfort your heart and give you peace to remember the good times you shared with her. You are precious to us.
Cathy Walker
August 13, 2009
I am a " frequent flyer" at Avera St. Luke's and whenever I saw Lynn working admissions or emergency, I always felt a little better. She was kind, caring, very funny and I will never forget her. My sincerest sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you as you deal with her being taken from you so soon.
Cathy Walker
Gross Bob
August 13, 2009
My wonderful cousin, how glad I am we all got together in June, for the picnic that "seems like the old times when we were kids" I will miss you dearly, we had so much fun together as kids, even tho you stubbed your toe just about everywhere we went, and you'd laugh about it. I love you very much and will miss you for the rest of my life. Love, Bobby.
Myrt Liebig
August 13, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Lynn was a very special person. I hired her as a housekeeper at St. Luke's and she was always willing to take on anything we needed done and she always smiled while doing it.
She will be missed by many. You are all in my prayers. Hold onto those special happy memories as you go through the hard days. God Bless you all.
Melody Bretsch
August 13, 2009
Lynn will be sadly missed, as a person and her friendly smile will be no more. We always reminisced about our families being neighbors years ago (my parents were Don & Mary Erickson) checking into the hospital it always made me feel like a friend was checking me in. She always listened and was concerned. She was working the night my dad passed away in the ER, she was working when I went to the ER with kidney stones, knee replacement surgery, etc. she was always waiting with a warm hugs, encouraging words, and helpfulness; if something could be done Lynn did it. Sympathy goes out to her wonderful family and please know I will miss my dear friend as well.
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