Peacefully on October 15, 2016, Walter Hagen, 90 of Kenora Ontario, passed away with his family by
his side at Pinecrest Home for the Aged.
Walter was born in Chapple Ontario July 18, 1926 to John and Nora (Ottoson) Hagen.
Predeceased by wife Louise (Elders) in 1985, and wife Grace (Pencoff) in 2015. Also Son-in-law Ron Brough and step-son Gerald. Walter was the last of eleven children having been predeceased by brothers Earl, Lloyd, Norman, James, Ralph, Eddie and sisters Luella Hoskins, Lottie Halverson, Bella Jewel and Myrtle Loveday.
He leaves to cherish his memories his children Philip (Heidi), Andrew, Daniel (Cindy), Judy Hagen, and Nora Brough. Grandchildren Kandus (Barry), Jordan, Kylei (Matt), Ashley (Sheldon), Amber (Travis). As well as several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Also Graces children Tom, Mary, John, David, Donald, Wendy, Bunny and Rhonda and their families.
Walter’s employment involved truck driving and operating heavy equipment which he continued to do long after retirement. He loved the outdoors and was happy to be hunting, fishing or just a full day of driving bush roads. Vacationing to him was anywhere that he could drive to and covered everything from the west coast to the east coast of Canada, the territories, and a great deal of the United States.
He was in his element when he was surrounded by family just visiting or getting into a good card game.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff on Unit 4 at Pinecrest Home for the wonderful care that was given as well as activation staff for including him in as many activities as he would agree to.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service and interment will be held at a later date.
If so desired, donations may be made in memory of Walter to Pinecrest Ladies Auxiliary, Lake of the Woods Museum, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice
.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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