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Gary Julius Hanson September 05, 1933 - May 22, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Evergreen Funeral Home On May 22, 2005 Gary Hanson of Edmonton died peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer. Devoted husband of 50 years to Shirley; beloved father of Gary (Carmen Wilkinson), Shelley (Rob Galbraith) and Steven (Sarah Kendrick) and adored grandfather of Alexandra, Garrett and Lauren Hanson, Danielle Galbraith and Brenna Hanson. Predeceased by his parents, Clarence (1994) and Gertrude Hanson (1998). Born in Spalding, Saskatchewan, Dad joined the Canadian Air Force as a young man. His military career took the family to Lahr, and Baden Baden, Germany, Cold Lake, Winnipeg and finally to Edmonton. His military career ended in 1977 after 25 years. He worked in the financial field with the Alberta Cancer board until his retirement in 1989. An avid and accomplished curler, Dad won many curling championships in Europe and was well known in the local curling community. After retiring Dad and Mom spent the winter months in Mesa, AZ, where Dad pursued his passion for golf. But Dad's greatest love was for his family and we will miss him dearly. The family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Smylie of the Cross Cancer Institute and the staff at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Palliative Care, Unit 43. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road, Edmonton. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2, or to the Caritas Hospital Foundation, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4. EVERGREEN FUNERAL CHAPEL, CEMETERY AND CREMATION CENTRE Telephone (780) 472-9019