Margaret R. Hanson passed away on Sept 25, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was born in Fairview, Oklahoma in 1927, one of 10 children, to parents, John and Lilly (Weins) Unruh.
Margaret married Lee Kenneth Hanson in 1947 and had children: Gayle, Connie, Debbie and Ron, along with two stepsons, Dennis and Wendell.
After Lee passed away in 1966, Margaret remained on the farm where she raised their children. She was passionate about her horses and owned many over the years and always fostered an independent spirit and appreciation for the outdoors. She frequently wandered around the property with a cup of coffee in her hand and enjoying her horses.
Margaret was also an extremely compassionate caregiver, working at Salem Hospital for over 20 years, later as private caregiver, and then as a veterinary clinic assistant. In her 92 years of life she had no shortage of witty remarks and considered everyone her friend.
Margaret is survived by her children: Gayle Strawn (Rick), Connie Parker ( Pete), Debbie Heil and Ron Hanson (Karen); stepchildren: Dennis Bruce (Cheryl) and Wendell Bruce (Maggie); two siblings, Waldo Unruh and Fern Nichols; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem, OR on Oct 4, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR.
She was born in Fairview, Oklahoma in 1927, one of 10 children, to parents, John and Lilly (Weins) Unruh.
Margaret married Lee Kenneth Hanson in 1947 and had children: Gayle, Connie, Debbie and Ron, along with two stepsons, Dennis and Wendell.
After Lee passed away in 1966, Margaret remained on the farm where she raised their children. She was passionate about her horses and owned many over the years and always fostered an independent spirit and appreciation for the outdoors. She frequently wandered around the property with a cup of coffee in her hand and enjoying her horses.
Margaret was also an extremely compassionate caregiver, working at Salem Hospital for over 20 years, later as private caregiver, and then as a veterinary clinic assistant. In her 92 years of life she had no shortage of witty remarks and considered everyone her friend.
Margaret is survived by her children: Gayle Strawn (Rick), Connie Parker ( Pete), Debbie Heil and Ron Hanson (Karen); stepchildren: Dennis Bruce (Cheryl) and Wendell Bruce (Maggie); two siblings, Waldo Unruh and Fern Nichols; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem, OR on Oct 4, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR.
Margaret R. Hanson passed away on Sept 25, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was born in Fairview, Oklahoma in 1927, one of 10 children, to parents, John and Lilly (Weins) Unruh.
Margaret married Lee Kenneth Hanson in 1947 and had children: Gayle, Connie, Debbie and Ron, along with two stepsons, Dennis and Wendell.
After Lee passed away in 1966, Margaret remained on the farm where she raised their children. She was passionate about her horses and owned many over the years and always fostered an independent spirit and appreciation for the outdoors. She frequently wandered around the property with a cup of coffee in her hand and enjoying her horses.
Margaret was also an extremely compassionate caregiver, working at Salem Hospital for over 20 years, later as private caregiver, and then as a veterinary clinic assistant. In her 92 years of life she had no shortage of witty remarks and considered everyone her friend.
Margaret is survived by her children: Gayle Strawn (Rick), Connie Parker ( Pete), Debbie Heil and Ron Hanson (Karen); stepchildren: Dennis Bruce (Cheryl) and Wendell Bruce (Maggie); two siblings, Waldo Unruh and Fern Nichols; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem, OR on Oct 4, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR.
She was born in Fairview, Oklahoma in 1927, one of 10 children, to parents, John and Lilly (Weins) Unruh.
Margaret married Lee Kenneth Hanson in 1947 and had children: Gayle, Connie, Debbie and Ron, along with two stepsons, Dennis and Wendell.
After Lee passed away in 1966, Margaret remained on the farm where she raised their children. She was passionate about her horses and owned many over the years and always fostered an independent spirit and appreciation for the outdoors. She frequently wandered around the property with a cup of coffee in her hand and enjoying her horses.
Margaret was also an extremely compassionate caregiver, working at Salem Hospital for over 20 years, later as private caregiver, and then as a veterinary clinic assistant. In her 92 years of life she had no shortage of witty remarks and considered everyone her friend.
Margaret is survived by her children: Gayle Strawn (Rick), Connie Parker ( Pete), Debbie Heil and Ron Hanson (Karen); stepchildren: Dennis Bruce (Cheryl) and Wendell Bruce (Maggie); two siblings, Waldo Unruh and Fern Nichols; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem, OR on Oct 4, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR.
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