Lois G. Hansson's Obituary
Lois Hansson, born in McCluskey, North Dakota, on January 17, 1919, went peacefully to be with her Lord on October 14, 2005.She is survived by her daughters, Corinne Hansson and Barb Delorme, both of University Place; two grandchildren, Nyki and Chase Delorme; a sister and brother (Inez Shearer, Tacoma; and Gene Morrow, Florida); many, many nieces and nephews and extended family members; and her special Â"adoptedÂ" children, Charleene and Tom McDonnell (which included LoisÂ' special grandchildren Jon, Sarah, and Matt); and her other Â"specialÂ" daughter, Jacque Shopher. Her husband of 58 years, Kaare Hansson, preceded her home to be with the Lord in 2000.Her enjoyments in life were simple Â- her many years of faithfully attending church (both Life Center and Covenant Celebration in Tacoma), spending time with her family, working in the garden, cooking Sunday dinners, and playing the piano. All her life, Lois was a wonderful example to all her family and friends of exactly what faith meansÂ...she taught us all well. She holds a very special place in so many hearts and will truly be missed by so many.A very special thanks goes to all the wonderful staff members of these particular places: Alterra Retirement Community, The Kensington, Spring Ridge Assisted Living, University Place Care Center, and St. Joseph Hospital. YouÂ'll never know how much we appreciated all your care, concern, and help.Visitation will be from 12-9 pm, Thursday and from 9 am Â- 9 pm, Friday at Mt. View Funeral Home. Funeral and graveside services celebrating LoisÂ' 86 wonderful years of life will be held at 11:00 am, this Saturday, October 22, 2005, in the Mountain View Valley Chapel. Mom and GrandmaÂ...We will miss you tremendously. Please give everyone a big Â"hugÂ" for us, and we will see you again soon!
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