ister, Marjorie. Later 2 sisters, Dorothy and Frances joined our family. I was always proud of my deaf brothers, Floyd & Harold and my deaf sister, Marjorie. I helped my parents interpret for them when they lived at home.
I loved grade school. I graduated from Mason City High School in 1936. I went to Mason City Junior college for 2 years and then my teaching began in country school, which I did for 5 years. I met many fine people who became my friends through the years. I then picked up classes from Drake to work toward my degree.
I met Thomas "Tom" Jefferson Hanna of Clear Lake. We were married, July 29, 1943 in Jefferson, Iowa. We had our one and only child, Diane Lea on July 26, 1944. I began teaching in Ventura for 6 years. I always liked the people there. Tom Died May 15th, 1965. A few months later I earned my Bachelors in Science. I then taught in Clear Lake for 16 years. I loved teaching and I absolutely loved my pupils. All these family members preceded me in death. I was very fortunate to have a loving family.
My hobbies included making 100's of quilt tops that were donated to the church and the ministries they served. I loved to garden and enjoyed watching the flowers bloom each year. I enjoyed cross-stitch. I also loved to sew and made many tablecloths and valances to brighten up my home, as well as, the home of relatives. Through the years I sewed clothes for my daughter, Diane and myself. I was thrilled to sew doll clothes for my great granddaughters- Laura and Lucy.
I'm survived by grandson, Steven Christnagel and his wife Kilee (Lange) Christnagel, of Maple Grove, MN; 3 great grandchildren, Laura Christnagel, Thomas Christnagel and Lucille June Christnagel; Son-in-law, Irving Christnagel; Nephews, Harold (Carol) Cary, Roger Cary, Tim (Candy) Tibbits, Dennis (Sandra) Kaufman and Gordon (Toni) Kaufman; Nieces Virginia (Dave) Creekmur, Linda Schulz, Nancy (Mike) Cash, Judy (Jim) Levad, as well as, numerous great nieces and nephews, many extended family members and cherished friends. Along with, incredible neighbors Linda and Craig Humburg.
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