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LaVern J. Hanson • 1931 - 2009 LaVern James Hanson was born on March 15, 1931, a son of Arthur and Mildred (Bell) Hanson, in Kenmare, ND. He was raised on a farm in Denmark Township, Ward County. He attended rural school and graduated from Bowbells High School in 1948. On January 3, 1954, he was united in marriage to Rose Matte at the Kenmare Methodist Church. LaVern and Rose were the 3rd generation on the Ole P. Hanson, Lavern's grandfather, Homestead farm in Denmark Township. He was a member of the SCS in Kenmare, Farmers United Elevator, and United Methodist Church, all of Bowbells. He was also a member of the Bowbells Masonic Lodge #75, Order of the Eastern Star and Rabboni Lodge in Bowbells. He was a square dance caller for 12 years, calling in North Dakota and Canada. He was also a member of several square dance clubs in the area. LaVern enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, attending their school and sporting activities. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all that knew him. Those who shared his life: Wife Rose Hanson, Bowbells; sons: Duane (Betty) Hanson, West Fargo, ND; Dean (Desiree) Hanson, Tioga, ND; grandchildren: Kelly (Ryan) Watson, Fargo, Becca (special friend Lance Johnson) Casselton, ND, Fargo, Kelci Hanson, Tioga, Tyler Hanson, Tioga; great-granddaughter Abigail Watson, Fargo; sister: Gladys (Dennis) Barnes, Minot; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. LaVern was preceded in death by his parents, brother Arvie Hanson, brothers-in-law Oscar Matte and Armand Matte. Visitation: Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 3:30 until 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare, ND Funeral Service: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11 am at United Methodist Church, Bowbells, ND Burial: Bowbells Community Cemetery, Bowbells, ND Memorials are preferred to the Bowbells Cemetery or the Bowbells Fire and Ambulance Officiant: Rev. Kathy Hammond Music Honorary Bearers: LaVern's family, friends and neighbors Active Bearers: Wendell Swenson, Jim Schoemer, Keith Melby, Chuck Leet, Patrick Schoemer, Greg Matte, Greg Melby, Allen Ryberg, Gary Brevig Immediately following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the church. The Hanson family would like to thank everyone for the many
acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your
thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be
forgotten. May God Bless the memory of LaVern. |
LaVern
J. Hanson, 78, Bowbells, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 in a Minot
hospital.