It is with utmost sadness that the family of RUSSELL FRANCIS HANSON announce his passing on June 9, 2016 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. There will be no funeral as per Russ鈥� wishes 鈥� a remembrance day will be held later. He was predeceased by his son Russell William 鈥淏ill鈥�; his mom and dad Hans and Clara Hanson; infant brother; brothers Herbert (Myrtle) and Melvin (Marlene); sister-in-law Gwen; his parents-in-law Morris and Elsie Flink; and brother-in-law Bill (Stella). Russ is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; son Lloyd Wayne (Lois); brothers Alvin of Yorkton and Walter (Loraine) of Florida; his godchild Carrie Marie Flasch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Russell was born at home in the Castleton School District, approximately 5 miles from Saltcoats, Saskatchewan. He was born on July 6, 1929, the 4th of 5 sons to Hans and Clara Hanson. He married Jean Flink of Turtleford on May 31, 1952. They had 2 sons, Russell William 鈥淏ill鈥� and Lloyd Wayne. Russ worked for many years for Robin Hood Multifoods as a salesman and then as part owner of Main Street Autobody. Russ and Jean lived in North Battleford from 1952 鈥� 1988 when they moved to Turtle Lake, then Meota in 1998 and back to North Battleford in 2012. Russ had numerous health problems the last 30 years of his life and they altered his retirement years, which he enjoyed as best he could. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to River Heights Lodge Westside, 2001 鈥� 99th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 0S3, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 91 Lancaster Road, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6J 1M8 or to a charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
