Ardis Hanson

Ardis Ingeborg Warling was born May 7, 1917, on the family farm near LaSalle, MN, the daughter of Carl and Anna (Hurtig) Warling. When she was only two years old her mother passed away. She was baptized and confirmed at East Sveadahl Lutheran Church. She attended country school in the LaSalle area, through 8th grade. On February 27, 1941, she was united in marriage to Harold R. Hanson, at her sisters home in St. James. They made their home in Cedar Township, Martin County, where they farmed until 1979. They continued to live on the farm until 1994, when they moved into Butterfield. In 2011, Ardis moved to Brandt Ridge and then moved to Pleasant View in November of 2012. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid for several years. Ardis enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking, baking lemon pies and lefsa. She and Harold enjoyed 20 years of wintering in Arizona where she loved hiking and even some mountain climbing. She liked to play 500, Rummy Cubes and UNO. She always loved spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her little poodle, Riley was a great companion in her last years in Butterfield. She is survived by her children; Wayne (Zelda) Hanson of Butterfield, Judith (Rodney) Meyers of Carlos, Rodney (Gail) Hanson of Protem, MO, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, brothers-in-law; Kenneth (Delores) Hanson of Odin, Wayne Nelson of Iowa, Alfred Bessesen of Florida and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers; Rudolph, Enard, Edwin, her twin brother Arthur, sisters; Esther Wolner and Gladys Askeland. Second Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday, February 26, 2013 St. Olaf Lutheran Church-Odin 201 N. County Road 19 Odin, Minnesota, United States 56160 Service Information 11:00 am Tuesday, February 26, 2013 St. Olaf Lutheran Church-Odin 201 N. County Road 19 Odin, Minnesota, United States 56160