October 18, 1924 – June 7, 2012
Jean passed away peacefully in the special care of the Beverly Glenmore Nursing Home in Calgary, Alberta. Born in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba to Percival and Rhoda Baker as the eldest of five children, Jean grew up in McCreary, Manitoba. She married the love of her life, Paul Hanson, who predeceased her. Jean was both a teacher and an artist and was honoured to be a member of the Canadian Federation of Watercolour artists. Her paintings were displayed in galleries and personal collections around the world. She was involved in choirs and musical productions throughout her life. Jean leaves behind many wonderful memories of her life spent in Grand’Mere and Hudson, Quebec, and Abbotsford, BC. Jean is survived by her children Heather Hanson, Joe (Judy) Hanson, Tim (Ele) Hanson, Glen (Sandra Coley) Hanson, and Peggy (Daryl) Wittrock; her grandchildren Karen Fosado, Sandy (Jeff) Forbes, Kelly (Jeremy) Hanson-Plaunt, Drew (Zena), Jessica, and Brodie Hanson and Kelsey Wittrock; her great grandchildren Sofia and Olivia Fosado, Evan and Emily Forbes, and Cedric and Noah Hanson-Plaunt. A Celebration of Life will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
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