Dorothy L. Hanson

Dorothy L. Hanson, 100, of Buchanan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Dorothy was born October 28, 1920 to George and Alice (LeBoeuf) LeBlanc and grew up in Cheboygan, Michigan. She graduated from Ferris State University (then Institute) in Big Rapids, Michigan and was employed during World War II by the War Department as a secretary and cryptologist at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan. There she met her husband-to-be, David Hanson, a fighter pilot. They were married on February 8, 1947 in Cheboygan and after four years at Michigan Tech University, moved to Buchanan, Michigan, where they raised their family. Dorothy played the organ at St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer for many years. She was a member of the 30 Club and St. Anthony’s Altar and Rosary Society. After David died on August 4, 2007, she moved to Boutwells Landing, a retirement facility in Stillwater, MN to be near family. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Alice LeBlanc, and siblings George, John, Rosalie Lozon, Joan Addy, David LeBlanc and Mary Alice LeBlanc. She is survived by her son David (Janet), Stillwater, MN; Dr. Mary Alice (Gregory) Gillispie, Falcon Heights, MN; Dr. Linda (Raymond) Geis, Fort Collins, CO; Patricia Hanson, Ann Arbor, MI; and Barbara (Burdell) Clark, Ames, IA. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special family friend Jack McClellan. Dorothy enjoyed music, reading, needlework, gardening, and being with friends. Most of all she loved being with her children and their families. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 509 W. 4th St., Buchanan. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to mass, from 9-10 am also at St. Anthony’s. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Those wishing to send a condolence online or view the full obituary may do so at www.swemchapel.com.