Nicknamed: Bobbie
Born: May 15, 1930 In Winnipeg, Manitoba
Doreen passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021 in White Rock, BC surrounded by her family.
Survived by her Daughter, Sharon and Son-In-Law Gordon. She leaves behind four Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren, along with her sister, Gladys. She is pre-deceased by her loving Husband, Joe and Son, Randy.
Doreen grew up one of seven Brothers and Sisters in a loving family in Winnipeg before the family ventured to British Columbia and settled in Vernon, BC.
Married Joe Hanson in June 1958 in Vernon, BC and then moved to Penticton, BC where their first child Randy was born.
Shortly thereafter they moved to the Kitsilano area of Vancouver and had their Daughter, Sharon before settling in Richmond, BC in 1965
Doreen was a strong woman. A cancer survivor for decades. She was always active,skiing and then curling, in a mixed league with Joe and good friends in Richmond. She enjoyed her part time job in the Cash Office at The Bay in Richmond. When she retired she took up golf and played regularly with her Girlfriends, who were also her constant Friday night card game partners.
Doreen told great pleasure in making Jellies, Jams, and canning fruit, which she loved sharing with others
Joe and Doreen enjoying travelling. They were privileged to have visited various parts of Europe, Egypt, and throughout the United States. Doreen also enjoyed travel to various places with her Sister, Gladys and Husband Len, and other dear Friends.
There was always time in Doreen's life for the Lutheran Church, where she regularly attended and volunteered.
Doreen was always excited to talk about her volunteer work, fundraising for “Save the Children’s Fund” in the lower mainland.
She had an uncanny ability to find happiness in daily activities. Her pleasant personality and warm smile was contagious to everyone she met. It was easy to Love, Doreen.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Doreen. She loved a quiet evening with Family and Friends, either around a camp fire at the cabin or around a kitchen island enjoying good food, wine and conversations.
We will be celebrating Doreen’s life on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hazelmere Golf and Country Club from 1 - 4pm. Refreshments served.
Doreen will be laid to rest at:
Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby along side her loving Husband, Joe Hanson.
In lieu of Flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated at the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.
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