Celestine P. Dunn's Obituary
Celestine (Sally) P. Dunn (Hanson)
Passed away peacefully on 01/08/2009 at Regency Nursing Home in Puyallup, Wa. at age 89. Born 2/01/1919 in Canistota, S.D. the 7th of 13 children born to Albert and Cecelia Determan. Mom married Rolland Hanson in Marshall, MN. where they farmed for 30 years in Milroy and Tracy MN. while raising 7 children. She also worked as a nurses aide at the local hospital. In 1971 Sally and Rolland moved to Tacoma where she later worked for St, Charles Parish as a cook and housekeeper. The fathers always loved her brownies and chocolate chip cookies. She is survived by husband Alex F Dunn of Puyallup WA. Sons, Richard Hanson (Sharleen), Donald Hanson(Judy), Kenneth Hanson(Cora)and daughters, Diann Zerfas (Steve),Doreen Sumerfelt (Steve Douglas), Rene'e Kinard (Claude). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mom was preceded in death by son, John H.Hanson, husband Rolland Hanson and all 12 of her siblings. Let us draw from mom's strength to accept Gods will and know mom is resting in the hands of the Lord. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wed. Jan.14 at 9:00 A.M. at St Charles Borremo Catholic Church in Tacoma WA.
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