Catherine Joan Wansor

Catherine Joan Wansor, 91, died Dec. 31 in Palmer. A service will be held Friday at St. Michaels Catholic Church with a visitation starting at 10 a.m., and a Mass at noon.

Catherine was born June 1, 1918 in Queens, N.Y. She became an Alaska resident in 1961 and resided in Sutton. She worked for the Palmer School District from 1961-1980 and then in Sutton as the Post Mistress from 1980-1990 until her retirement.

She was a long-time member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was the founder of 3 Order Franciscans.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, John Michael Wansor, Peter Patrick Wansor, Daniel Timothy Wansor, and Robert Richard Wansor, 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Wansor, her sons Charlie and Thomas, and daughter Patricia.

Memorial Donations can be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church, 423 Fireweed Ave., Palmer. Arrangements were entrusted to Legacy Funeral Homes & Cremation Services — Kehl’s Palmer Chapel.