We Remember
HANSEN, Harry
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Harry Roald Hansen of Sheridan Lake, B.C. passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2013 at the age of 90 with his devoted wife Edith by his side. Predeceased by his two sons, Glenn Hansen and Dennis Hansen, he will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by Edith, his bride of 64 years, 3 granddaughters, Danielle Hansen, Corie Hansen and Haley Hansen, daughter in law, Debbie Hansen and extended family and friends. Harry was born in Norway in 1923 and spent many years as a shoemaker and owner of Hansen’s Bootery in Agassiz, B.C. retiring in the early 1970’s at Sheridan Lake, B.C. He was a devoted family man and a passionate snow skier who continued to ski into his 80’s and was the founder of the Silver Tip Ski Area in the Sunshine Valley. At Harry’s request, there will be no formal service. A celebration of his life with family will take place at a later date. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff at Lakeview Lodge for their dedication and gentle assistance given to Harry as well as his devoted friends at Sheridan Lake. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
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A celebration of his life with family will take place at a later date.
Dear Edith
Our thoughts are with you. I remember Harry as always laughing and giving me a hard time because I didn’t like skiing. You guys were such a large part of my life growing up, I’ll always remember you with love and smiles. Take care of yourself and give my best to AnnMarie. Always, Jean
Edith:
Thinking of you and so sorry to hear about Harry. Growing up with the Hansens and the Jones was a very special time in my life. The memories will last a life time and the Hansens were a huge part of it.
Shirley Coulter
my love and thoughts go to you aunt Edith. As with many others from Agassiz, you and Harry were a very big part of my childhood. He will be remembered with great fondness. Donna Cottell ( Jones)
Edith,
I’ll remember Harry as great father to Dennis and Glenn and a great role model and friend for the rest of us. He was an avid skier, an astute businessman and the only Rambler man I ever knew. He once told me the decline of the average family could be traced back to the introduction of the credit card, and that’s why he never accepted them…a man of principle.
My best….Jim Coulter.
Our sincere condolences to you on Harry’s passing. I have many memories of visits with your family with mom and dad. He always had a smile for everyone and time to chat. So sorry to hear this news.
Dear Aunt Edith. I am sad to hear about Uncle Harry passing. So many memories and good times shared, our families spend a lifetime of memories,together. we loved,cried and laughed. Memories hold onto forever. I look forward to connecting at a memorial here in the valley. Please send me your contact number where you are. I have tried at the lake, with no luck. If there is anything we can do please just ask. 604.491.4990 holding you in our hearts . Elizabeth, Frank, Jena, Eric, Stuart and the whole family.
Edith, So sorry to hear of the passing of Harry. I can still remember having him fit me for shoes when I was very young in Agassiz. My thoughts are with you at this time. Larrie Hicks
Hi Edith, so sad to hear about Harry. Our family has so many fond memories of Silver Tip.
Dear Edith. I was saddened to hear of Harry’s passing and stunned to learn about Dennis being gone for three years. I’m so sorry for your losses. I have so many memories of Agassiz, getting fitted for shoes and then working at the “shoe” store and Harry teaching me about good shoes and proper fitting–then Silver Tip and the many weekends spent there. Good memories brought out to savour.
I miss you and think of you often, but as we drove past the cabin at Sheridan, it was always too early in the morning or too late at night to stop. And now it’s just too late forever.
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