Emma Marie Hanson

Emma M. Hanson was called home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019, at the age of 91. She died peacefully in her home.

Emma was born April 1, 1927, and grew up on a farm and ranch near Lambert, MT. She was one of 15 children and was born between two sets of twins. After graduating from Lambert High School in 1944, she entered the Cadet Nurses Corps in Miles City, MT. Emma graduated from the Presentation School of Nursing as a member of the Holy Rosary Unit in June, 1947. She worked as a Registered Nurse at many hospitals in various northern states until she married. Then Emma focused on establishing her home and life with Lester. She continued to use her nursing knowledge by nurturing their six children.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of nearly 64 years, Lester F. Hanson, her parents, Alfred and Agnes Rehbein, and numerous siblings. She is survived by her 6 beautiful children, daughter Peggy Hinds and her husband Randy of Marietta, GA; daughter Mary Lively and her husband Wendall of Comanche, TX; son Jim Hanson and his wife Meg of Jakarta, Indonesia; son Don Hanson and his wife Judi of Signal Mountain, TN; son Joe Hanson and his wife Becky of Gassville, AR; and daughter Diann Schooler of San Antonio, TX.

Emma was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Emma touched the hearts of everyone she met.

A Memorial Rosary will be held at 7 PM on April 2 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX. A Memorial Rosary will be held on April 4 at 11:00 AM with the Memorial Mass following at 11:30 at St. Joseph’s Chapel at the Village of the Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, with the interment following the services at Resurrection Cemetery of Cordi-Marian Sisters, 11624 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78253.