Born November 12, 1926 in Aalsund, Norway; passed away July 12, 2012. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Solveig O. Hansen in 2010, he is survived by daughters, Arlene (Richard) Olson, Sally (Erroll) Howard, Corine (David) Hutsell and Gail (Robert "Bob") McEwen; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and his lucky dog, Pepper.