James (Jim) Hanson

Obituary of James (Jim) Hanson

HANSON, James Elias (Jim) Suddenly on December 5, 2016, a loving son, spouse, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us. Jim spent 67 of his 91 years with the love of his life, Patricia, who he met at a dance in Winnipeg in 1947. It was love at first sight and Jim often referred to that meeting as one of God's surprises. Shortly after Pat moved to Toronto and Jim followed. Together they built their lives first in Toronto and then in St. Catharines, where Jim was President of Sterling Varnish Limited. He was also active in the community, acting as President for both the St. Catharines Chamber of Commerce and the St. Catharines Rotary Club. In his retirement years, Jim devoted his time to working in developing countries around the globe to help establish and maintain paint manufacturing facilities. He was 90 when he finished his last assignment and hung up his travelling shoes. Jim leaves behind his wife Patricia, daughter Laura (Chris), son David (Joan), grandchildren Ryan, Heather, Erin and Blake and great grandchildren Jake, Angelina and Alexia.In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Catharines Rotary Club would be appreciated.To honour Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life reception will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Sunday, December 11 from 2-4 p.m.
Sunday
11
December

Celebration of Life Reception

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2016
George Darte Funeral Chapel
585 Carlton Street
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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