Elna Evangeline Hanson, age 73, died peacefully on September 23,2014 at her home in Mora, Minnesota, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Elna was born May 25,1941, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Ole J. Bakken and Helen M. Bakken. In 1972, Elna married the love of her life Roger Hanson and in the years following, they welcomed two daughters Carin Noel and Cristen Ann. Elna dedicated her life to raising her daughters and time with her husband Roger. Elna enjoyed reading, spending time with family and her grandchildren. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and recently had celebrated her 37th year in the program. She shared her experience, strength, and hope with everyone who knew her.
Elna is preceded in death by her parents.
Elna is survived by her husband Roger, her daughter Cari and Trent Struck of St. Croix Falls, Wl, her daughter Cristen and Tracy Vredenburg of Grand Rapids, MN; her grandchildren Sage, Paige, Anthony, Haley, Mitchell, Carter, and Hannah. Also survived by her sister Kathy and her husband Donald Henkelman of Correll, MN, brother Orion and wife Kitty Bakken of Underwood, MN, brother Richard and wife Toots of Cold Spring, MN.
She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. There will be a service in Elnas memory on October 4,2014 at 1pm in the afternoon, at Springvale Baptist Church, 410 County Road 6 NW, in Stanchfield, Minnesota. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service.