The Fergus Falls Daily Journal

Beverly Christine Hanson, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls.

She was born April 5, 1929, in Hubbard County near Bemidji, the daughter of Anton and Mary (Schmitt) Schummer. She grew up in the area, graduating from Bemidji High School in 1947.

On May 26, 1951, she married LeRoy “Bud” Hanson in Wadena. She started her work career with Western Union in Detroit Lakes and Wadena. She also worked at Runnigens Café, The Spot, and for 37 years at the Elks Club, retiring in 1991. She then worked part time for the Hockey Association.

Beverly enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles, baking, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, LeRoy “Bud” in December 2007; a son, Michael in 1985; a grandson, Jacob; and two brothers, Jack and Alvin Schummer.

Survivors include her children, Duane (Kim Lillemon) of Erhard, Carol (Mel) Klein of Clearwater, Terry (Colleen) of Fergus Falls, Pam (Jeff) Hanson of Fergus Falls, and Tom of Fergus Falls; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Leona Traut of Bemidji; a brother, Charles Schummer of Bemidji; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m. Friday, at Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Chaplain Harry Olson

Burial: First United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com