Beverly Yvohne HANSON

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Willard Hanson, 85, formerly of White Earth, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Tioga Nursing Home.

Willard was born March 19, 1931 in White Earth, ND, the son of Harold and Esther (Ives) Hanson. Growing up, he attended a country school by White Earth. Willard met Edra Kuhlman through mutual friends. After a year and a half courtship, Willard received Art’s blessing and they were joined in marriage on January 4, 1953 in White Earth. Their first home is fondly remembered as the “honeymoon shack”. Due to the rustic conditions of the cabin and the extra neighbors (mice), they moved in with her parents two days later. They stayed there until the house that became their lifelong home was completed. With this union, they were blessed with two children, Beverly and Paul. Together Willard and Edra ranched and raised their family in the White Earth Valley. Even though their children’s lives on earth were short, Willard and Edra cherished every memory made with them.

Willard was very involved in the community of White Earth. He served on the Myrtle Township Board and was one of the first members of the White Earth Valley Saddle Club. He helped to organize the White Earth Rodeo in its early years. He enjoyed getting to know other cowboys from the state and looked forward to boarding horses for them. He loved giving wagon rides. Willard was a 64 year member of the ND Stockman’s Association.

Willard and Edra enjoyed organizing and helping with the White Earth Centennial celebration. He was fond of butchering for his friends and neighbors. He was always willing to help cook for a pig roast or barbeque. Most of the time it turned out perfect, but there was a rumor once that the pig tasted a lot like venison!

He will be remembered for his love of the White Earth Valley and the love of he had for the cowboy way of life. Willard spent his life doing what he loved, sitting on his deck visiting, enjoying the view of the valley and he especially enjoyed riding his horse and messing with his coulee cows.

Willard experienced many hardships and loss in his life, but he was a man that gained great faith from it. He knew the Lord was with him and trusted in His care.

He is survived by his sister, Arlene Westrum; brother, ElRoy (Diane) Hanson; sister-in-law, Mary (Albert) Western; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Esther Hanson; wife, Edra; daughter, Beverly; son, Paul; sister-in-law, Lorree Lee.

Willard married Edra Jeanette KUHLMAN on 4 Jan 1953 in Mountrail County, North Dakota. Edra was born on 1 Oct 1934 in Mountrail County, North Dakota; died on 16 Feb 2015 in Mountrail County, North Dakota; was buried in Norman Lutheran Cemetery, White Earth, Mountrail County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edra Jeanette Hanson, 80, White Earth, ND, passed away Monday, February 16th, 2015 at the Tioga Medical Center after a short illness. Her funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, White Earth. Burial will be in the spring at Norman Cemetery, rural Tioga.

Edra was born October 1, 1934 in Stanley, ND, the daughter of Art and Gladys (Dolan) Kuhlman. Growing up she attended school in White Earth and Ray, ND. She graduated from high school in White Earth. During Edra’s younger years she worked for B & H Grocery in White Earth. Edra met Willard Hanson through mutual friends. After a year and a half courtship, Willard received Art’s blessing and they were joined in marriage on January 4th, 1953 in White Earth. Their first home is fondly remembered as the “honeymoon shack”. Due to the rustic conditions of the cabin and the extra neighbors “mice”, they moved in with her parents two days later. They stayed there until the house they currently resided in was completed. To this union, they were blessed with two children Beverly and Paul. Together Willard and Edra ranched and raised their family in the White Earth Valley. Edra always made sure her kids were taken care of before her own needs. Her children were her pride and joy and she cherished every memory with both children even though their time on earth was short.

Throughout Edra’s life she touched many lives. She was very involved in all aspects of the church, including Sunday school teacher, organist, church secretary/treasurer, bible study leader and helping where ever else she was needed. Edra also served as the Myrtle Township clerk. She loved to play the piano, crochet, bake and enjoyed time in her yard, especially sitting on the deck visiting and enjoying the views of the picturesque White Earth Valley. Edra will be remembered for her kind and generous heart. She was always first to bring food and comfort to family, friends and neighbors in need. She was loved by all and will be missed.

She is survived by her husband, Willard; sister, Mary; brother-in-law, ElRoy; sister-in-law, Arlene; and numerous nieces, nephews, four “girls” and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Gladys; infant sister;daughter, Beverly; son, Paul; sister, Lorree Lee and brother-in-law, Carol.

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In the 1930 census, he lived with his parents, Ole and Martha Hanson, in White Earth Twp, Mountrail County.

In the 1940 census, he (misindexed in Ancestry as Harold Hunson) and his family lived in White Earth Twp.

Harold married Esther Josephine IVES on 23 Sep 1930 in Mountrail County, North Dakota. Esther (daughter of John H IVES and Annie O HOLIEN) was born on 26 Apr 1908 in North Dakota; died on 1 Jan 1992 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Norman Lutheran Cemetery, White Earth, Mountrail County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1915 census, he and his family were in Tioga Twp, Williams County, North Dakota. Living with them were Peter, Patra, and Penol Braaten. These three Braatens were between 20 years and 60 years of age.

In the 1920 census, he was a farmer in Tioga Township, Williams County, North Dakota. He and his wife Annie had seven children, the oldest of which was 16.

The family was still in Tioga Twp in the 1930 census. Irene had left home but all of the other children were still living with their parents.

In the 1940 census, Orton, Arnold, and Burnett were still living at home.

John married Annie O HOLIEN on 19 Jan 1903 in Renville County, Minnesota. Annie (daughter of Ole HOLIEN and Ingebjørg Kristoffersdatter HEEN) was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Minnesota; died on 8 Nov 1964 in Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her parents were born in Norway.

Died:
normal residence Williams County