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Esther Naomi (Hanson) Harbeson 1918 - 1994

Esther (Hanson) Harbeson was born on April 18, 1918 in Elsie, Perkins County, Nebraska United States to Oscar Hanson and Eva Isabelle (Brittain) Hanson, and had siblings Pauline Eleanor (Hanson) Johnson, Emil Herman Hanson, Dale Eldon Hanson, and Edith Elaine (Hanson) Hunter. She married Archie Willard Harbeson, and had children Willard Gene Harbeson, Earl Leon Harbeson, Duane Lee Harbeson, and Donald Dean Harbeson. Esther Harbeson died at age 76 years old on December 25, 1994 in Elsie, and was buried in January 1995 in Elsie.

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    Willard and Esther Harbeson have spent their entire lives in and near Elsie. Esther is a third generation native, and Willard is a second generation. Willard was born on the place where Gunner Eckberg now lives on October 17, 1915. His parents came from Custer County in 19O7. They had nine children who grew up in this area, only Willard is still living . Esther was born on the place where her brother Dale Hanson now lives on April 18, 1918. Her parents were Oscar and Belle (Brittain) Hanson. Oscar was born on the family homestead east of Elsie in December 1886, and the Brittains moved here from Somerset in 1903. Brothers Emil and Dale still live in this vicinity, and her sister Edith Hunter lives in Omaha. Willard and Esther raised four boys. Gene lives in Oakland, N.J. with his wife Joan. Earl and Sheri live in Ca. Duane and Heidi live in Ca., and Donald and Joan live in Elsie Willard's nephews, Harold and Leland spent several years with them and attended school in Elsie. The Harbesons farmed for several years, but moved into Elsie in 1946 where they operated a creamery and feed store. In 1950 they bought the "drug store". This business was also the social gathering place of the town, for both the young people and their parents. The soda fountain was the chief attraction. Here .05 cokes and phosphates were quickly made. The peanut busters were famous, costing .25, as did the thick milk shakes and malts. The high school kids delighted in thinking up new flavor variations and seeing if you could remember long enough to make them and serve them. Bottled pop was also .05 at first, and when it went to .10 in about 1952, people swore they would never drink another bottle of it and for a couple of years the pop case didn't have to be filled very often. But business at the fountain boomed—drinks were still .05 there for the regular 6 oz. glass. There must have been a million cups of coffee served across that bar starting in early morning when the school bus drivers came in before they went on the routes and never stopping before midnight when the "night" people had their last one before going home. Coffee was also .05 until about 1960 when it became necessary to have .10 for it. Esther and the boys ran the store most of the time as Willard started working for the Burlington Railroad. He retired in 1980 after 30 years first as a section laborer, then as an equipment operator. During this time Willard also repaired radios and TV's during the evenings and on weekends. Their hobby is traveling, and they have been in all states. They also made it to Singapore and Hong Kong while Earl was living there. Willard and Esther had been married 50 years — April 14, 1986. They have three grandchildren — Heather (Earl's) and Chris and Paul (Donald's), and a step grandson, Andy (Duane's). They also had 2 great grandchildren
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Oscar Hanson
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Oscar Hanson
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Earl H shared this photo of Oscar Hanson but the other people romping in the surf were unknown.

The unknown people were identified by another member a few days letter. She had a copy of the photo titled "Visit to Bonnie & George in California". Earl learned that Bonnie & George were George Nicholis & Bonnie (McGuire) Brittain who had moved to California from Nebraska between 1913-15. George's sister was Belle (Brittain) Hanson who was recognized from other photos.

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Earl Harbeson
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06/06/2015
Left Bell Hanson, Esther Hanson, George, Pauline Hanson, Bonnie Brittian, Alta Ruby, Mable, Glen First trip from Nebraska to California 1921
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Earl Harbeson
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Earl Harbeson
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06/06/2015
Back ?? Oscar Eva Isabelle(Bell) Betsy Ola mid Esther front Emil(Bill) Pauline Hanson
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These Hansen's are a tough one to follow
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Hanson, Esther (Dec 4, 1915 - Sep 18, 1996) Hanson, Esther (Aug 4, 1918 - Aug 28, 2004) Hanson, Esther (Sep 12, 1888 - Nov 1978) Hanson, Esther (Jan 26, 1919 - Nov 6, 1997) Hanson, Esther (Feb 12, 1907 - Dec 25, 2000) Hanson, Esther (Dec 3, 1909 - Mar 1, 2000) Hanson, Esther (Apr 25, 1910 - Sep 19, 1997) Hanson, Esther (Jan 1, 1917 - May 18, 1990) Hanson, Esther (Mar 6, 1913 - Jul 1990) Hanson, Esther (Aug 19, 1916 - Apr 1979)

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Hanson, Sarah (Born Aug 1866) Hanson, Preal Hanson, James (Dec 17, 1904 - Apr 1973) Hanson, Mary Anne (1643 - May 7, 1714) Hanson, Bant (Feb 14, 1892 - Jan 1967) Hanson, Burton (Apr 2, 1915 - Dec 3, 2006) Hanson, Roland (Jul 29, 1907 - Dec 1972) Hanson, Earl (Apr 14, 1912 - Mar 28, 1995) Hanson, Forrest (Jul 17, 1888 - Dec 1975) Hanson, Yvonne (May 1, 1916 - Dec 16, 2009)
Hanson, William (May 20, 1915 - Nov 1973) Hanson, Carl (Jun 27, 1899 - Dec 1968) Hanson, Godfrey (Mar 17, 1907 - Mar 1972) Hanson, Carl (Jul 4, 1879 - Sep 1965) Hanson, Peter (Apr 25, 1887 - Jun 1967) Hanson, Hannah (Jul 23, 1893 - Mar 1969) Hanson, Howard (Dec 9, 1912 - Sep 1984) Hanson, Arnold (Oct 22, 1899 - Jun 1986) Hanson, David (Feb 24, 1919 - Oct 26, 2001) Hanson, Walter (May 31, 1905 - Feb 4, 1993)
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