Obituary of Melvin Christian Hansen

HANSEN 1933 - 2011 Mr. Melvin Christian Hansen late of Mayview District passed away peacefully in the Shellbrook Hospital on Sunday, August 29, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Melvin is survived by his wife Yvonne (nee: Fisher); His two sons, Lloyd (Elizabeth) of Saskatoon, SK and their 3 boys Rodney, Darrin and Tyler; Daryl of Mayview, SK; His 3 daughters Mary (Jeff) Benson of Morrinville, AB and their daughter Candice Mayoros; Kathy (Ben) Wald of White Court, AB and their 3 children Curtis (Tayna), Cristin, and Jason; Linda (Dale) Rogozinski of Christopher Lake, SK and their 2 children Charlie (Courtney) Hunt, and Aliceson Hunt of Prince Albert, SK; His sister Myrna (Bob) Friske of Nipawin, SK and family; His brothers in-law Syl (Dianne) Fisher and family of Deer Ridge, SK; Lewis (Eileen) Fisher and family of Spruce Grove, AB; His sister in-law Barbara (Graham) Hamilton and family of Melfort, SK; as well as 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Melvin was predeceased by his parents Chris and Ruth Hansen, and his maternal parents Arnold and Helen Fisher, a sister Lena Reimer, and 2 grandchildren. Melvin was born August 25, 1933 at the family farm near Deer Ridge District. He later attended National Park School, and took a course in mechanics in Edmonton, AB. In 1956 Melvin married the love of his life, Yvonne Fisher, they then moved to Prince Albert where Melvin worked as a mechanic for Whitter Motors, Parkview Service and other jobs. In 1964 the family moved to the farm in Mayview District, where they raised their family. He spent many years working at various jobs while trying to farm. Melvin was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending much time up north on the lakes. In recent years he enjoyed the summers at Jan Lake, telling stories and chasing "The Big One" that got away. Melvin was known to everyone as, "Mr. Fix It!" it didn't matter where he was in a parking lot, on the road, on the lake or in his shop at home if it needed fixing, he could do it. Melvin will be dearly missed by all who knew him. There will be a Celebration of Life for Melvin on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m. in the Deer Ridge Hall, everyone is welcome to come and join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch. There will be a private family interment at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Melvin to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project.