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Published July 06, 2012, 12:00 AM

ALICE "TOOTS" HANSEN

Alice "Toots" Hansen, 91, of Heritage Haven on Morris Thomas Road, formerly of Erickson Road, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2012 in St.

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Alice "Toots" Hansen, 91, of Heritage Haven on Morris Thomas Road, formerly of Erickson Road, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospice surrounded by her family.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1920 to John and Marie (Christianson) Benson in Duluth.

Alice was a 1939 graduate of Central High School and married Allen Hansen that same year. Alice was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church where she was active in several groups including the Mary Circle and Bible Study. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, bowling and was an avid reader. She was a member of the Garden Club and her flower garden at home was featured in the Duluth Women's Club Tour of Homes. Alice and Allen enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Texas. Alice was also a member of Trinity Chapter 242 of the Eastern Star, Piedmont Community Club, PTA and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; all nine of her siblings and her husband, Allen.

She is survived by five sons, David (Karen) of Milwaukee, Rod (Patti) and Scott (Sue) both of Duluth, Terry (Claudia) of Tacoma, Wash., and Randy (Jan) of Esko; three daughters, Kathy Othon of Ashburn, Virginia, Sharon (Carl) Pearce of Dallas, Texas and Nancy (Mark) Rubin of Duluth; 17 grandchildren and many wonderful great-grandchildren.

VISITATION: 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Christ Lutheran Church. 2415 Ensign St. Rev Michael Main officiating. Burial at Sunrise Cemetery. To sign the guest book on-line, visit www.wlbfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.

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Janet E.
Macon, IL     07/09/2012 2:12 PM

Just learned of Toots's death via Facebook ... Like June, I have many memories of visiting her with my mom (Alice Eggleston) - I especially enjoyed hearing them retell some of the old family stories. It is sad that there are few left of their generation! Blessings to all of you! Janet Eggleston

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Susan S.
Brookston, MN     07/07/2012 12:58 PM

So many memories to treasure! My heart goes out to you but for Alice I know she is happy and at peace in her heavenly flower garden. Love Susan Smith

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june k.
Saginaw, MN     07/06/2012 11:06 PM

I will be unable to attend the service for your mother, but I would like to say my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of your loss. She is now reunited with your father and is at peace. I have many good memories of the times we would go over to see her gardens and visit with her at Al with our mother Lilly Schroeder, she was a very special person to my mother for many, many years. She will be fondly remembered. June (Andreasen) Klosowsky

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