Obituary of James Philip Hanson

James Hanson, at the age of 80, of Rabbit Lake, SK, passed away Wednesday June 26th, 2013 at the North Battleford Union Hospital. James Philip Hanson was born February 1, 1933 to Henry and Marie (Heierstad) Hanson on the farm two miles north of Robinhood. He was the youngest of seven children. He remained on the farm for the next 77 years, until he went to live at the Rose Gill Lodge in Rabbit Lake because of ill health. After his father passed away in 1949, his brother, Norman and he took over the farming until Norman passed away in 1961 and then he continued on farming alone. Buying more land and increasing his cattle herd. His mother, who lived with him, passed away in 1967. Bergit Either was very much part of his life, as was his dog, Penny. JUST A FARMER “Just a farmer”, you said And I laughed because I knew All the things that farmers Must be able to do. They must study the land Then watch the sky And figure just when Is the right time and why. To sow and to plant To buy and to sell, To go to the market With cattle and well…. You know the books That farmers must keep To pay all those taxes And be able to sleep. And you know the fixin’ What farmers must do When machines like mad monsters Blow a gasket or two I guess when God needed Folks to care for the earth He chose “just farmers” ‘Cause He knew their true worth. Services took place at the Medstead Community Hall with Rev. Don Unger officiating and Maureen Fredrickson as organist. Pallbearers were; Bernie McClean, Fred Taylor, Carl Olson, Warren Locke, Noah Olson, and Gordon Hagen. Left to cherish his memories are his sister Hazel Hendrickson of Grand Forks ND, and twelve nieces and nephews and also great nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his parents; Henry and Marie Hanson, his siblings; Arthur (Gladys) Hanson, Harvey (Vida) Hanson, Mervyn (Hilda) Hanson, Norman Hanson, Ida(Menford) Hendrickson, brother-in-law Alvin Hendrickson, niece Jane Mackie, great niece Rachelle, great grand niece Emma, and great grand nephew Nathan, his special friend Bergit Either and his special dog “Penny”. Those attending from distance were Hazel Hendrickson, Maureen Hendrickson, Susan Terwilleger, Robin Hendrickson and Lee Hendrickson. For those wishing to make a Memorial Donation in memory of James, the family would be honored for the charity of choice to be Canadian Cancer Society or Bethel Lutheran Church, Medstead or Palliative Care Unit, North Battleford Union Hospital. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted arrangements to Lori Saam of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood(306.883.3500)