Obituary of Leo McHanson

Leo McHanson 1928-2014 Leo McHanson, a one-of-a-kind and very special man, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital. Leo was born in Leask, SK on August 31, 1928 to Chas Mac Hun Sung and Mah Fay Ping. After finishing high school in Leask he travelled to Toronto where he completed a radio repair course. In 1948 he travelled to China to learn about his culture and there he met his life long love, Sue. They married in China and upon returning to Leask to look after his ill father, Leo saved enough money to bring Sue to Leask one year later. They raised three children and successfully ran the town’s hardware store. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling and travelling. On his many travels he always made new friends. He was active in the Leask community; making an impression on the golf course, curling rink and on everyone he met. Leo greeted people with his signature hug filled with warmth and sincerity. Within moments he had everyone laughing with his quick wit. He was the epitome of kindness and generosity – always thinking of everyone around him and putting others first. His wisdom and patience were traits that are admired by all. Leo enriched the lives of everyone he knew. He was that kind of a person. Leo leaves his loving wife of 66 years, Sue, with numerous wonderful memories. His upstanding morals and values are left with his three children, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren: son Robert (Jo-Anne) McHanson and grandchildren Shannon (Sean) and their children Kian, Lucian, Syn and Seneca, Sheri (Jamey) and their son Harrison, Christine (Nico) and their children Juliette and Mathieu, and Danielle; daughter Janet (Avram) Trifa and grandchildren Geordie (Roanne) and their daughters Aurelia and Tashi and Janelle (Chris); daughter Roberta (Ilie) Irinici and grandchildren Steven (Jancey), Angelina (Vincent) and Gabriel (Kate). Leo also leaves siblings: Bill (Fay), Mary, Molly, Jacqy, Donald (Jo-Anne), Donna, Gilbert (Yvonne), Richard (Laurie), Melvin (Helen), Albert, June (Barry), Leslie and numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was predeceased by his parents: Chas Mac Hun Sung and Mah Fay Ping, his children Peggy and Scott; siblings and their spouses: Marg (Jack), Dorothy (Al), Doris (George), Eileen (Ben), Charlie, Margaret (Hong), Betty, Rose, George and in-laws, Fred, Ted, Gary, Nancy and nieces and nephews. A huge thank you to staff at St. Paul’s Hospital ICU and 7th floor medicine for their outstanding care. A Memorial Service will be held on December 20, 2014, 2 p.m. at the Leask Community Hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 300-5165 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H4A 1T6 or to the ICU at St. Paul’s Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Donna Lovberg, Funeral Director, Shellbrook (306-747-2828).