Desree Rochelle Hanlon, 38, was born March 10, 1983 in Anchorage, Alaska and passed away peacefully on winter solstice, December 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Samuel A. Richards, maternal grandparents, Ross and Martha Lindgren, and paternal grandfather, John A. Hanlon.
She is survived by her parents, Jim and Priscilla Hanlon, children, Samantha Anderson and Riley Anderson, grandmother, Mildred Richards, siblings Saera Ui Chearnaigh, Krista (Ryan) Slone, James Hanlon, Hyrum Hanlon, Bryan Hanlon and Isaiah Hanlon, a niece, Madalyn Slone and a nephew, Seadanda Ua Cearnaigh.
Desree was optimistic, gave generously, was non-judgmental and she believed everyone deserved kindness. She was an animal lover and particularly adored dogs and horses. She found beauty in everything and made everything beautiful. Desree, we love you and are so glad you are part of our lives.