Adeline C. Hanson, 72, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at her home in Thief River Falls, MN after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday January 22, 2007 at Nazareth Lutheran Church rural Trail, MN with Reverend Joseph Abrahamson officiating. Burial will be at Nazareth Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 " 5 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls and also one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Adeline Colleen Erickson was born September 2, 1934 in Thief River Falls daughter of John and Emma (Grimley) Erickson. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Adeline attended grade school in Thief River Falls and Goodridge and High School in Goodridge, MN. She was married to Clarence Vernon Hanson on November 14, 1952 at the parsonage in Thief River Falls by Reverend Peterson.
Adeline was a very independent and strong willed woman who believed in the Republican, Christian values and was very impassioned in her beliefs, following the political arena closely. She was a loving wife and mother to seven children, working along side her husband on their dairy farm for over forty years. She moved to Thief River Falls following the death of her husband, where she was proud to begin working at the Heritage Center, earning her first paycheck at the age of 70. She then took a position at the Thief River Falls Public Library, where she remained until falling ill in November of 2006.
Adeline enjoyed the time she spent flower gardening, feeding and watching the birds, listening to the radio, and visiting with family and friends. She was always ready to have just one more cup of coffee. She particularly enjoyed going out for coffee with her special group of friends; and took her first jet ride when she traveled to Alaska in the summer of 2004.
Adeline was a long time member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church and ladies aid where she served as president for a number of years. She was also a member of the NFO where she worked on the publicity newsletter for several years, as she and Clarence were active, energetic members.
Adeline is survived by her daughters RaeAnn (Roger) Pittman of Goodridge, MN, Vicki (Richard) Lott of Nikiski, AK, Gwen Saurdiff of Grygla, MN and Carmen (Steve) Narverud of Thief River Falls, MN; and sons Neil (DeAnne) Hanson of St. Hilaire, MN, Grant (Judy) Hanson of Salol, MN and Aaron (Marie) Hanson of Roseau, MN. 20 grandchildren Melissa (Brad) Breuer, Matt Pittman, Andrea (Brent) Hanson, April (Andrew) Schneider, Jolene Holthusen, Amy (Craig) Conner, Ben Saurdiff, Jennifer (Ryan) Wichterman, Curtiss (Shayla) Saurdiff, Renae Saurdiff, Angela (David) Olson, Stephanie Hanson, Jeremiah (Rebecca) Gregerson, Jennifer Gregerson, Nick Hanson, Kyle Hanson, Molly Hanson, Jon Narverud, Betsy (Lyndon) Osse and Reed Hanson. 20 great-grandchildren Autumn Breuer, Brooklyn Breuer, Anna Hanson, Ella Hanson, Kayla Schneider, Grace Schneider, Claire Schneider, Lily Schneider, William Holthusen, Jack Conner, Sophia Conner, Baby Conner, Jazzmine Wichterman, Madison Saurdiff, Wyatt Saurdiff, Kaylene Olson, Lavian Olson, Kiera Smith, Sienna Gregerson and Emma Waling. Two brothers Marvin (Mary Ann) Erickson of Chisholm, MN and Eldon Sonny and special sister-in-law Darlene Erickson of Clearwater, MN. Twin sister Angeline (Dave) Bieganek of Kelliher, MN and sisters-in-law Irene (Clyde) Bendickson of Lavina, MT and Lorraine (Ernest) Mostrom of Trail, MN along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence V. Hanson, parents John and Emma Erickson, brother Edmond Junior Erickson, brothers-in-law Obert Johnsrud, William Good, Lester Hanson and Victor Mostrom. Sisters-in-law Mary Jane Good, Doris Mostrom and Dorothy Hanson. Nephews Bradley Erickson and Vernon Mostrom and niece Vera Mostrom.
ORGANIST: Gelene Lundeen
SPECIAL MUSIC: Karen Good, Roger Good & Kevin Wolden & Play ½ hour prior to service
SELECTIONS: Old Rugged Cross, & Amazing Grace
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: Just As I Am & Asleep In Jesus Blessed Sleep
CD SELECTION: George Jones Someday My Day Will Come
CASKETBEARERS: Curtiss Saurdiff, Craig Conner, Nick Hanson, Kyle Hanson, Jon Narverud, Matt Pittman, Reed Hanson, Jeremiah Gregerson.
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS: Grandson Ben Saurdiff and all of Adelines grandaughters