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HANSON Peter Obituary
HANSON, Eric Peter
September 27, 1950 - October 22, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dad and husband, Eric Peter Hanson, on October 22nd after a courageous three year battle with multiple myeloma. Eric is survived by his loving wife Leah (née Martyniuk), daughters Robyn and Erin, sisters Susanne Robertson, Janet Redford (Stephen) and their families, as well as his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews on the Martyniuk side.
Eric was born at St Paul's Hospital in Vancouver to Carl and Ronnie Hanson. He lived in Richmond his whole life, the last 48 years in Steveston. A gifted student, he devoted his career to education. He was a Richmond high school teacher for 33 years. Upon retirement, he taught student teachers at UBC. A teaching exchange to Adelaide, Australia in 1978 was a formative experience for Eric which sparked his passion for wine. For decades, he taught wine education across the city.
Eric had a lifelong curiosity about the world and loved sharing it with others. His passions included music, books, science, travel, painting, nature and the outdoors, cooking, and, of course, wine. He volunteered his time generously, including at St Alban's Church, and pursued many hobbies, including radio broadcasting at C-ISL Radio. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife and daughters.
Dad showed us how to see the magic in every day. He is so greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC.
Donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in Eric's honour.
Online condolences may be left at
www.richmond-funeral.ca
Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Richmond Funeral Home • (604) 273-3748
September 27, 1950 - October 22, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dad and husband, Eric Peter Hanson, on October 22nd after a courageous three year battle with multiple myeloma. Eric is survived by his loving wife Leah (née Martyniuk), daughters Robyn and Erin, sisters Susanne Robertson, Janet Redford (Stephen) and their families, as well as his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews on the Martyniuk side.
Eric was born at St Paul's Hospital in Vancouver to Carl and Ronnie Hanson. He lived in Richmond his whole life, the last 48 years in Steveston. A gifted student, he devoted his career to education. He was a Richmond high school teacher for 33 years. Upon retirement, he taught student teachers at UBC. A teaching exchange to Adelaide, Australia in 1978 was a formative experience for Eric which sparked his passion for wine. For decades, he taught wine education across the city.
Eric had a lifelong curiosity about the world and loved sharing it with others. His passions included music, books, science, travel, painting, nature and the outdoors, cooking, and, of course, wine. He volunteered his time generously, including at St Alban's Church, and pursued many hobbies, including radio broadcasting at C-ISL Radio. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife and daughters.
Dad showed us how to see the magic in every day. He is so greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC.
Donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in Eric's honour.
Online condolences may be left at
www.richmond-funeral.ca
Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Richmond Funeral Home • (604) 273-3748
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Published by Richmond News from Nov. 2 to Dec. 2, 2023.
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