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“Janet, You are a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and wife. Our world will never be the same without your love and grace. Not a day will go by,...Read More »
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1 of 24 | Posted by: Patricia Ferguson - Dana Point, CA
“Our deepest sympathies to you, Gary, on the loss of your lovely wife. We always enjoyed listening to her stories of travel. I still use some of her...Read More »
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2 of 24 | Posted by: Sue and Mark Schaeffer - Hudson, WI
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.II Cor. 5:6-10!!! One of my 17 classmates went home. God be with those here.
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3 of 24 | Posted by: Michael Halcrow - Carson, CA
“Having lost track of Janet after high school, I was so saddened to read of her death. I was a Drayton ND high school classmate of Donna's. By the...Read More »
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4 of 24 | Posted by: Cathryn Bates Wilkinson - MN
“Gary and family It was a sad time to read of Jan's passing in the Hudson Star Observer. She was truly a bright, shining light to those who knew her...Read More »
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5 of 24 | Posted by: Lyle & Dorothy Hughes
“I'm going to miss this woman! She was the glue to this family. Love you, and we'll see you in Heaven some day. Love your Nephew, Dane and family
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6 of 24 | Posted by: Dane Ferguson - Grand Forks, ND
“Gary, Michael and Christy - I can't imagine how hard this must be for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. ...Read More »
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7 of 24 | Posted by: Sharon Freier - Golden Valley, MN
“Gary & family, These past days have been quite a shock and you all have been in our thoughts and prayers. I am thankful for these past years...Read More »
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8 of 24 | Posted by: Steve & Donna Mosher - Omaha, NE
“Gary,
We were so sad to hear about Jan. She was such a sweet woman. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis and Chuck...Read More »
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9 of 24 | Posted by: Phyllis and Chuck Wheeler - AZ
“We're thinking of all of your family- special thoughts for those beautiful little granddaughters. Jan was a lovely woman- inside and out. We will...Read More »
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10 of 24 | Posted by: Rich Sr. and Mary McCrady - MN
“Dear Gary and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jan´s passing. Now I am in Germany and will not be able to attend the funeral, but I...Read More »
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11 of 24 | Posted by: Diane and Dave Kraty - Farwell, MN
“Our Sympathy and prayers to Janet's family. Cy & Mary Suda
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12 of 24 | Posted by: Cy & Mary Suda - Grafton, ND
“Remember Jan taking time from her busy schedule to join the ladies of the neighborhood for a Christmas luncheon hosted by Linda. She remarked what a...Read More »
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13 of 24 | Posted by: Don and Linda Spitzer - Surprise, AZ
“Gary and Family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Jan. My heartfelt condolences go out to you during this very difficult time. Ed Kivel
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14 of 24 | Posted by: Ed Kivel - Maplewood, MN
“Gary and family -- So sorry to hear of your loss -- we send our deepest sympathy
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15 of 24 | Posted by: Meredith and Tom Owens - ND
“Jan was a wonderful friend during our time together in Naples, Italy. She was so kind hearted, full of laughter and very much loved by one and all. ...Read More »
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16 of 24 | Posted by: Betty Carman Reck - Leesburg, VA
“Janet you inspired me with your grace. I admired you in so many ways. A great example of a talented, smart women. Thank you for being a wonderful...Read More »
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17 of 24 | Posted by: Brenda Ferguson - Grafton, ND
“Sympathy & Prayers to Gary & family. Our neighbor Jan was a wonderful person. May she rest in Peace. xo
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18 of 24 | Posted by: Pam & Rick Lewis - Vergas, MN
“Auntie Janet was an amazing woman & will be greatly missed. Her gentleness, kindness, and intelligence influenced everyone around her and she was...Read More »
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19 of 24 | Posted by: Jenny Ferguson - Wentzville, MO
“Auntie Janet was a wonderful woman and a great aunt. I enjoyed seeing her over the summers and I hope to follow in her footsteps.
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20 of 24 | Posted by: Courtney Ferguson - Wentzville, MO
“Auntie Janet was a wonderful woman and a great aunt. I enjoyed seeing her over the summers and I hope to follow in her footsteps.
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21 of 24 | Posted by: Courtney Ferguson - Wentzville, MO
“Gary & Family We were so sorry to hear about Janet. Our sincere sympathy.
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22 of 24 | Posted by: Dennis & Deborah Haugen - ND
“Janet was a good sister, a good daughter, and a good mother. She was a inspiration to all of us. Her intellect, humor, and kindness made her a...Read More »
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23 of 24 | Posted by: Curnal Ferguson - Wentzville, MO
“When I received your phone call Saturday I was in total shock. It seemed like just a couple of weeks ago we enjoyed a Sunday breakfast at Mimi&rsquo...Read More »
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24 of 24 | Posted by: Al Opsal - Sun City West, AZ
Janet Sue (Ferguson) Hanson, 70, of Surprise, AZ, and Vergas, MN, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Sanford Health of Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family. Janet was born December 30, 1941, in Drayton, ND, the daughter of Curnal W. and Mary Ellen (Scott) Ferguson. She graduated from Drayton High School and obtained degrees in Elementary Education and Library Science from Mayville State University, Mayville, ND. Janet taught in East Grand Forks, MN, and Lakenheath, England, during which time she traveled extensively through Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. On June 28, 1968, Janet was united in marriage to Gary Hanson in Drayton, ND. The couple lived and taught in East Grand Forks, MN, Cloquet, MN and Morris, MN, over the next fifteen years. While in Morris, MN, they started their family and Janet made raising their children her full time occupation. In 1982, life brought the family to Hudson, WI. Before Gary and Janet retired in 2002, the family enjoyed the opportunity to spend four years in Naples, Italy, where Janet was active in the American Women's Club. She also assisted the wives of other foreign-service employees to adjust to living in Italy. After their retirement, they began wintering in Arizona and spending summers on Long Lake at Vergas, MN. Janet's deep faith and commitment to her community and church was evidenced in her teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, being active in WELCA, and volunteering her time for Meals on Wheels. Janet loved researching her family heritage due to her selfless devotion to family and desire to preserve her family history. Janet's many other interests included travelling, tending her flowers, reading, and spending moments with her family and friends. She was an avid and skilled homemaker who loved to cook, sew, and raise their children. She is deeply missed. Surviving Janet is her husband, Gary Hanson, Vergas, MN; son, Michael Hanson, Hudson, WI; daughter Christina (Louis) Bailey, Seattle, WA; granddaughters, Kennedy and Karter Hanson, Hudson, WI; sisters, Donna (Steve) Mosher, Omaha, NE and Patricia Ferguson, Dana Point, CA; brothers, Cal Ferguson, Grafton, ND, Richard Ferguson, Fargo, ND, and Curnal Ferguson, Jr., Wentzville, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding Janet in death are her parents, Curnal W. and Mary Ellen Ferguson.
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