Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be held at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston on Monday, April 24, 2017 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm and at the church one hour prior to services.

A family service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston.

Service
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church, Williston, North Dakota. Pastor Martin Mock will officiate.

Graveside Service
Interment will be in Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Williston, ND

Palmer J Hanson
November 25, 1920 - April 17, 2017

Place of Birth: Burke County, North Dakota
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 96

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Palmer J. Hanson, 96 of Williston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017 of age-related natural causes at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Williston, ND. His funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston.

Palmer was born on November 25, 1920 on the family farm in Burke County, North Dakota to Peder and Kari (Wold) Hanson, he joined a family of ten siblings. After high school graduation from McGregor High School, he attended and graduated from the Wahpeton State School of Science. Palmer then went to Seattle, Washington for work at Boeing Aircraft for two years. He volunteered and served in the Navy in WWII, coming home to farm, work for Cenex and work in several managerial positions within the gas division of MDU. In 1982 after 25+ years he retired from MDU.

He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith and was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Williston. In the spring of 1948, Palmer married Hilda Tvedt with son Perry born in 1950. Hilda passed away in 1955. In 1958, Palmer married G Lillian Skarphol with son Lee born in 1959; Lillian passed away in 1997.

Palmer is survived by his two sons: Perry (Beth) Hanson, Shoreview, Minnesota and Lee (Judith) Hanson, Genoa, Nevada; his beautiful 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Memorial Contribution

Memorials should be sent to Bethel Lutheran Home, Williston, ND to continue their wonderful ministry to their residents.

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Jennifer Reed
Apr 18, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Know that God is aware of the tears you are shedding. (Psalm 56:18) He will soon do what is said at Acts 24:15, which promises us of a resurrection of our loved ones. May that bring you hope. Take comfort in your good memories and allow your family and loving friends to help you through this difficult time.

Ronald Opland (Minot, ND)
Apr 20, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the family. I worked with Palmer at Federal Crop Insurance many years ago. Was a good man.

Mark and Laurie Wrolson (williston, nd)
Apr 20, 2017

Palmer was such a wonderful man, I really enjoyed visiting with him at Bethel and if I would be a few minutes late for church at Bethel he would point at his watch and give me his grin, he had a great sense of humor and was so proud of his sons and family. Ours prayers are with you all at this time

Larry and Linda Rolfstad (Rapid City, SD 57702)
Apr 20, 2017

Rest in Peace

Lavonne (Dixon) Ptacek (Oakes, North Dakota)
Apr 20, 2017

Thinking of you Perry and the rest of Palmer's family. I always enjoyed talking to him whenever I saw him. Hold fast to your memories.

Nancy Hoffelt (Williston, ND)
Apr 21, 2017

Palmer was such a wonderful role model. A man of real integrity, he loved his family, lived his faith, and looked at the world in a positive way. He brightened the day for many of us with his cheerful, outgoing personality. Always do your best was his approach to every task. I treasure the memories I have of working with your dad on projects over the years. God Bless his memory and his loving family as you mourn the loss of one so dear.

Von & Julie Peterson (North Oaks, MN)
Apr 22, 2017

Perry, the words I'm reading about your father are "wonderful" and "role model," among other things. Though I didn't know him, I'm not surprised. From his picture, there is a physical resemblance between the two of you; from the descriptions by friends, a character resemblance. God Bless you, Beth and your family at this time.

Jeri-Galen Hanson (Moore, South Carolina)
Apr 22, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you boys and your family's.

Brenda Rohrich (Bismarck, ND)
May 1, 2017

Dear Family....my deepest sympathy. I remember your Dad when working for Federal Crop Insurance. He was such a friendly man.

John Eric Rolfstad (Seattle, WA)
May 2, 2017

Lee, Perry & families:
I have many fond memories of the Hanson home on First Avenue East. Palmer and Lillian were always very gracious, kind and fair. I enjoyed seeing Palmer in more recent years through his friendship with Dora. Peace be with you in this time of great loss.

Kristine Stockman Tank (SIOUX FALLS, SD)
May 8, 2017

Perry and family,
I remember your Dad as a kind and thoughtful Christian man as we were growing up at Our Redeemers. Later in life, he was a good friend to my Mom when they were both at Golden Estates and spent time with Dora. God bless your memories.

eddue (williston, nd)
Sep 12, 2018

I will miss him

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