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1949
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2015
Cherie Hanson Obituary
Born Jan. 7, 1949, in Burbank, California, Cherie grew up in California, graduating from Los Altos High School in 1967.
Cherie, twice divorced, lived and worked as a secretary and human resources manager in Washington State and California before moving from Los Altos to Fairbanks on June 23, 1994.
From 1994 until 2015, Cherie lived and worked in Fairbanks, Dutch Harbor, Salcha and North Pole.
Cherie is survived by her two twin daughters, Deitrie Hanson, of Bellevue, Washington, and Katlin Hanson, of Richland, Washington; an older brother, Jim Rice, of Henderson, Tennessee; and a half-sister, Rene Canham, of Benicia, California.
Cherie is preceded in death by her mother, Madelaine Lynne Marchand, and her father, Gilbert Anthony Rice, of California.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Fairbanks Animal Shelter Fund.
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Caroline Abbott
June 19, 2015
Cherie and I were friends in high school. I remember fondly listening to the latest Beatles albums in her room, laughing in the halls, exploring modern dance, and always her kindness and wit. My condolences to all who felt her love.
Caroline (Hott) Abbott
J B
June 5, 2015
My condolences to the Hanson family. Losing a loved one is never easy. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18
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