Fred (Frode) Gert Hansen

Fred (Frode) Gert Hansen, 80, passed away peacefully on November 16th 2023, with his kids by his side. He was born on May 17th 1943 in Aarhus Denmark.

In May 1952 his father and mother (Knud & Karla) along with his three siblings (Alf, Eric & Inga) and cousin (Palle) moved to Canada. The family settled in Edmonton for roughly 6 years. In 1958 the family moved to Ladysmith BC on Vancouver Island where Fred’s dad and family ran a Motel for a few years. The family then moved to Nanaimo, where Fred graduated high school.

Fred was accepted into the RCMP in 1963 and headed off to Regina – Depot for his training. Upon graduating at Depot, Constable Hansen began to serve in many towns in Saskatchewan early on. The first place he was stationed was Yorkton Sask., he met his future wife Lorraine Park there.

Fred was a proud member of the RCMP for 35 years and served in many cities and towns in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Fred & Lorraine had three kids (all Saskatchewan born) In 1980 the family of five moved to Abbotsford BC.Fred retired from the RCMP in 1998 where in that same year became a Grandpa for the first time.

Fred drove school bus after the RCMP for 17 years for the city of Abbotsford. He loved taking care (driving) what he called “his kids” A longtime member of Kiwanis and headed the local Key Club as well. He was very proud to be a director of The Pacific Northwest Children’s Cancer Society.

Fred was a loving father, grandpa, son, husband, brother and friend. Many people in all walks of life have expressed their thanks to Fred for helping them get through something tough or giving them guidance to achieve something great in their lives. Fred is survived by his son Todd (Lorraine) granddaughter Natalie, his son Brett (Shakira) grandsons Jack & Javan, his daughter Krista (John) granddaughters Marissa, Makenna & Miranda and sister Inga.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to either: The Pacific Northwest Children’s Cancer Society

or Christine Morrison Hospice – Mission Hospital

Celebration of Life will be Saturday January 6th 2024 – 1PM Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly