David Darryl HANSELL

David "Doc" Darryl Frederick Hansell ---- 68 yrs., passed away suddenly on July 5th while heartily vacationing in Vancouver. That's what "The old man" was all about-livin' “La Vida Loca” (The crazy Life!), whether he was deep sea fishing in Mexico; hunting; enjoying himself at “The Ranch” in Morris; visiting with friends and family; “Hawking in” fish at “The Camp” in Buffalo Point; traveling with Troy in his semi or simply going for a walk with “Trishy-Wishy”. Dad was a sports enthusiast - 'armchair' and otherwise - and tried everything at least once, but fishing was at the top of his list. “Bop Dave/Bumpa” loved spending time with his grandchildren in Winnipeg and Stony Mountain, even if it was simply watching movies (he was a real Hollywood buff); going to carnivals and 'Magicland'; enjoying the kids sporting activities, or going for a drive to get ice cream for the kids as well as his favourite, a butterscotch sundae. Dad also appreciated a fine game of scrabble and derived much pleasure in a hardy meal. “What a Scoff!”, he’d say. Dad loved to travel and took us many places camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, water/snow-skiing, or just to visit. We also have very fond memories of our Sunday visits to “Bobby & Gee-Gee’s” farm in Pine Ridge, the many summers enjoyed at Grand Beach and our trips out West where his parents had eventually retired. It was always an adventure! Everyone who knew dad will certainly miss his colourful character and wild sense of humour, especially his children: Claude, Cindy, Darryl, Dean and Davey; grandchildren: Alex, Chelsie, Paige, Jenny, Jett, Vann and Zane; special friends, Jerry & Joanne and Betty & Richard; the Masters-Travis family; friends and extended family (also in British Columbia and the United States); not to mention dad’s favourite canine companion “Bud Dog”, who is yearning for him. A celebration of dad’s life will be held on Monday, July 12, 11 A.M., Lord Roberts Community Club, 725 Kylemore (Off Osborne Street S.), Rev. Kerri Hagerman of Stony MTN. United Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, we know that dad would prefer donations be made to any animal shelter or game & fish association of your choice. “How Many Units, Men?” A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date MACKENZIE FUNERAL SERVICE In Care of Arrangements 467-2525.