HANSON - Roland Alexander Hanson – June 3, 1924 – December 31, 2011. Roland was born on the family farm south of Dollard. He received his education at Brownville School. After schooling he worked on the family farm until his marriage to Betty Pattison on September 21, 1949. They moved to Trail, BC and lived there for three years, where he worked in auto body and truck driving. His son Gordon was born in 1950 and daughter Judy in 1952. They returned to Dollard area, where he ran a trucking business until they purchased farm land. In 1957 his daughter Brenda was born. They lived on the farm until 1992 then moved to Eastend. Roland continued farming until his retirement in 2004. Fishing, visiting family and friends, fishing, looking after his orange tree, which at peak production produced 86 mandarin oranges, fishing, playing cards and tile rummy, fishing, and hunting in earlier years, were some of his interests. His grandchildren and great grandchildren had a very special place in his heart. Roland was predeceased by his wife Betty in February 2011, daughter Brenda in December 1998, infant son Ralph in September 1956, two brothers, three sisters, three brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law. He is survived by his son Gordon and his children: Brandy (Dustin), Crystal and Tyler. Daughter Judy (Rick) and their children: Tracy (Dean), Travis (Jackie), and Tanya (Doug). Brenda’s children: Daniel, Ieasha, Coral (Chris), and Robert (Tanya). Great grandchildren: Ryan, Kris, Wyatt, Austin, Kade, Sara, Sam, Christian, Josh, Alyssa, Baylee, Damien, and Spencer.
Step by Step
He does lead me year by year,
Nor even day by day;
But step by step my path unfolds,
My Lord directs my way.
Tomorrow’s plans I do not know;
I only know this minute.
But he will say, “This is the way,
By faith now walk ye in it.”
And I am glad that it is so,
Today’s enough to bear,
And when tomorrow comes,
His grace
Shall far exceed its care.
What need to worry then, or fret?
The God who gave his Son
Holds all my moments in his hand
And gives them one by one.
--Author unknown
A memorial service will be held at White Valley Lutheran Church this summer on June 3, 2012 at 2 p.m.