On Sunday, October 25, Ila Jean (Robinson) Hanson, an admired wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at the age of 77.
Halloween was Ila’s favorite holiday and, fittingly, her life was celebrated with immediate family on Saturday, October 31. Due to current circumstances, the service was recorded and is available at https://youtube.com/user/hansonabromeit.
Born August 7, 1943, in Thief River Falls, Ila lived a life full of creativity, passion and above all a love for caring for those around her. Upon graduating from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, in 1961, she moved to Minneapolis where she met her soulmate and love of her life. Their love was simple and pure and would go on to serve as a beautiful example of marriage and devotion for their three children and many grandchildren.
Throughout her life, Ila’s love of gardening and beautiful things prevailed. In 1977, she opened Hanson’s Flower Shop and, even beyond her time as a business owner, continued to share her passion for flowers with others. Best known for her creativity and crafts, she will be remembered through the many quilts, clothing and various sewing projects scattered across the country that were purposefully and lovingly made with loved ones in mind.
Ila had a smile that was both contagious and perpetual and gave unwavering love and support to anyone who needed it. Her legacy will live on through her children and grandchildren, who embody her strong-willed, silly and thoughtful personality and her dedication to family and a life of joy.
Ila is survived by her husband, Luther Hanson of Lawrence, KS; her daughter Deanna Hanson-Abromeit and husband, Derrick, of Lawrence, KS; her sons, Andrew Hanson and wife Emily of Wellsville, KS and Bradley Hanson of Mondovi, WI; her sister, Linda Sutch and husband, James, of International Falls; her brother, James Robinson and wife, Carol, of Granbury, TX; and her eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, Durlyn and Mildred Robinson; brother, Glen Robinson; and nephew, Adam Sutch.
In lieu of gifts, the family requests that donations be made to healthwellfoundation.org (cancer related behavioral health fund).