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HANSON, Leila Azelia Gertrude Ellen

September 27, 1924 — November 11, 2017

Leila Azelia Gertrude Ellen Hanson (nee O’Sullivan), age 93, of Kelowna, BC passed away peacefully, surrounded by family November 11, 2017.

Leila was born in Montreal, Quebec, September 27, 1924 to Denis O’Sullivan and Azelia Routhier. Leila was the second youngest of eight children.  She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Bridgid Hudon, Madeline (Mickey) O’Sullivan, Hannah Marie (Pat) Oates, Veronica O’Sullivan, Theresa Zambon and brothers Daniel and Dennis O’Sullivan.

Leila met her husband, Charles Henry (Bud) Hanson when he was temporarily stationed in Montreal with the RCAF during WWII. They married December 28, 1946 and moved to Neepawa, Manitoba where they raised their family.  Bud predeceased Leila October 28, 1997.  Leila moved to Kelowna in 2009 where she made many new friends at Missionwood Retirement Resort.

Leila loved music and sang in many community and church choirs. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to six children, eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.  She encouraged them all to strive to be the very best in all their endeavours.  Her faith and belief in God sustained her throughout her life.

Leila is survived by her children: Michele Liebrock (Chuck), Carl Hanson (Robert Von Platen), Patricia Kelly (Larry) and Madeline Hanson, all of Kelowna, Neil Hanson (Lisa Denomme) of Victoria and Suzanne Simourd (Micheal) of Ottawa.

Leila was cremated and a Memorial Mass for family and Celebration of Life was held in Kelowna. Interment will be in Neepawa, Manitoba at a future date.

The family wishes to thank her many friends, Dr. Wendy Wickstrom and staff, the Interior Health Palliative Disease Management team and the staff at Central Okanagan Hospice House for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honour of Leila to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association at hospicecoha.org or the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation at beautifulplainscf.ca

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  • Shirley McConnell says:

    Sincere sympathy to the Hanson family in the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
    She was a wonderful neighbor to my mother, Nell Graham who lived next door to the Hansons in Neepawa.
    Sincerely …. Shirley McConnell.

  • Ron and Olia Jesson says:

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Worked with Leila for many years at St. Dominic’s in Neepawa…..classy and smart lady.

  • Leigh & Dave Wolfe says:

    So sorry to hear of Leila’s passing. She was one of the classiest ladies I ever knew. So enjoyed our many years in the Neepawa Lionelles

  • Linda Stinchcombe says:

    Leila was such a beautiful classy lady.
    Leila was a member of the Neepawa Lionelles.
    She had a quick wit and a great sense of humor.
    Enjoyed being in her company.
    Condolences to all her family.

  • Veronika Lehmann Gilson says:

    Dearest family,
    My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I especially remember her gracious kindness when I was young and lived with your family for the 2 weeks of summer catechism school. A lady with élan.

  • Jean Thomas says:

    I have many fond memories of meeting and visiting with your Mom while she was in Neepawa. She was so proud of her family.

  • Betty & Harvey Ebner says:

    We are very sorry to hear that Leila passed away! She was a beautiful lady inside and out! She will be dearly missed! Condolences to all family members and friends!

  • Teresa Atkins says:

    My sincerest sympathy to all the family. Leila was a very special person and I was truly honored to be her goddaughter. No matter what she was doing or involved in she never forgot my birthday. She was still sending me birthday wishes this year. She was a great lady and was one of the best neighbors we had growing up in Neepawa. We are going to miss you, thanks for all the memories. I am very thankfull I was able to visit her recently. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • Betty Burdeniuk says:

    I am very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I feel so privileged to have gotten to know her while she still lived in Neepawa…she and my Mom, Margaret Gal, were “soul sisters” and really enjoyed each other’s company. We all missed your Mom after she moved but we kept in touch with the occasional email and phone call. She was indeed a very special lady.

  • Lore Sauerborn says:

    My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I have lost a good friend and will have a Mass said for her here in Neepawa. My prayers are with you and your families.

  • Barbara Oshanski says:

    Carl, Bob and family, I know how close you were to “Mom”. What a lovely long full life she led, raising such a beautiful bunch of kids who all found success in their endeavours
    I’m sure she was very proud of all of you
    Carl and Bob in particular, our thoughts are with you
    Cheers Barb and Harry

  • Sandra Simourd Stewart says:

    Our deepest sympathy – a mother holds a very special place in all our hearts & leaves us with incredible memories & a profound sadness . May you all heal as you Mom would have wanted & go forward to continue to be the people she was most proud of.

  • Lynn & Jake Birch & Family says:

    We enjoyed having your Mom and Dad as neighbors. Trisha our youngest daughter would always watch for your Dad to come home, she would then run out and say hi Mr. “Handsome” your Dad just loved that. Your Mom was so good to Trisha, when she was having trouble reading and with her Math at school, your Mom was eager to help her. Leila hosted many little tea parties for Trisha and her friends Robyn and Heather. Your Mom was beautiful inside and out. She could mow her lawn all dressed up in a skirt and not ever get mussed up. We missed her when she moved away. Condolences to you all. Jake, Lynn, Kelli, Teri & Trisha.

  • Daniel O'Sullivan says:

    Our deepest sympathy from the O’Sullivan’s family.

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