Obituary of Frances Marie Hanson

Frances Marie Hanson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Marie Hanson of Castor Alberta, beloved wife of the late Olav Hanson. Frances passed away peacefully at Heritage House in Stettler Alberta at the age of 85 on April 10, 2025. Frances was born on February 20, 1940, and raised in Consort.

In 1954 in a restaurant setting a young gentleman (Olav) and his friend invited Frances plus her friend for a truck ride and the love story began. Olav and Frances were married on November 18, 1955, in Coronation. Frances then became a farmer’s wife as they took over the Hanson farm located north of Monitor.

Their children Richard and Marlene were born in Consort and 13 years later Luella, born in Calgary completed the family.

Frances was a homemaker, loving to bake and cook, along with sewing, knitting and crocheting … making so many professional items for family and others.

In 1966 Olav landed a position with Dome Petroleum, relocating the family to an acreage north of Consort. 1969 was filled with excitement, making many new friends, with Olav receiving a transfer, and moving the family into the Town of Castor. 1978, Frances and Olav returned, back to the farm life as they purchased and resided on a farm near Fleet Alberta. Frances enjoyed a beautiful yard filled with her flowers, a garden and her cats.

Retirement came in 1996 with a move into Castor. Olav and Frances enjoyed time floor curling taking on duties at the Golden Circle, planning or attending bonspiels in various communities in the area and became very active in the church.

Frances is predeceased by her husband Olav Hanson (Aug 21, 2008), parents Wilfred and Jewel Lewsaw, brothers Howard and Norman Lewsaw, and grandson Dustin Derr.

Frances is lovingly remembered by her children; son Richard (Cindyann) Hanson of Red Deer, daughters Marlene Hanson of Stettler and Luella Hanson of Edmonton; grandchildren Alyssa Hanson (Cody Lawson) of Victoria and Kelda Hanson (Iveta Silobrit) of Vancouver, Janelle (Kyle) Sorensen of Stettler and Miranda (Dustin) Cowan of Stettler; great grandchildren Riley Lawson, Ryland and Makena Sorensen and Mykayla, Carson and Levi Cowan; two brothers Larry (Janice) Lewsaw of Camrose and Terry (Cheryl) Lewsaw of High Level; sisters-in-Law Barb Auger of Fort Vermilion and Bernice Barber of Consort; numerous nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and many friends.

A private family graveside service will take place at the Castor Cemetery with Pastor Marty Hays officiating.

Memorial Donations in memory of Frances are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 8602 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1 or a charity of choice.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com.