Loretta Mae Hanson, 80

Loretta Mae Hanson, 80, of Post Falls, passed away in Spokane on April 27, 2012. Loretta was born to August and Palma (Swanson) Ersness on Feb. 23, 1932, in Brandon, Minn.

Loretta is survived by her two sons, James Olen 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 and 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 No. 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 from 1-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, with a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m.

Please visit Loretta’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com to share photos, stories and condolences.