Loretta Mae Hanson, age 80, of Post Falls, passed away in Spokane, WA on April 27, 2012. Loretta was born to August and Palma (Swanson) Ersness on Feb 23, 1932 in Brandon, Minnesota.
Loretta is survived by her two sons, James Olin Hallquist and Kevin Mark Hallquist; daughters, Paula Ann Hallquist and Lorrie Lee Glennie; grandchildren, Sandi Bammer, Troy Bammer, Jeremy Bammer, Jimmy Hallquist, David Hallquist, Alycia Skidmore, Sarah Cassatt, Jonathan Glennie and numerous great grandchildren. Loretta will be missed by her family and many friends who loved her.
Loretta was first and foremost a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her most cherished and #1 hobby was the time she spent with her family and always looked forward to her weekly dinners with them. She loved sewing, quilting and gardening. She loved the Lord and the time she spent in worship at North Country Chapel in Post Falls.
A Viewing will be held on Wed. May 2 at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls, ID from 1:00-1:45 with a Celebration of Life at 2pm.