Obituary for Margaret Hansen

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Life Story for Margaret Hansen

Margaret Allegra Hansen passed away peacefully on May 17, 2017 in Yorkton, SK. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Melville, SK. Margaret was the sixth and youngest child born to Keith and Leida Profit. She grew up with five brothers; Alden, Ben, Angus, Malcolm and Kenneth Profit.
She was educated in Melville and went to work as a long distance telephone operator in Yorkton. On July 16, 1949, she married Fredrick Hansen and started farming on the family farm at Theodore. In 1958 they were blessed with the arrival of their son Ben. They continued to farm until 1977, at which time they retired in Theodore. In 2002 Margaret took up residence in Fairview Arms in Yorkton, and in 2016 she moved to Aspen Bluffs Villa due to health concerns.
Margaret loved life and outdoor activities both in summer and winter. Margaret and Fred enjoyed a very active life, from the hard work on the farm to curling, softball, hunting, and fishing. Painting and knitting were a passion later in life and Margaret was an avid Blue Jays fan.
As a young woman, she achieved the senior girls Regional Championship in track and field. She assembled a women’s curling team in 1956 and won the Yorkton bonspiel. Margaret could also play the trombone and mouth organ, playing in the city band with her brother.
Margaret put others before herself many times and was known for her kind heart and generosity.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents, five brothers, and loving husband Fredrick. She is survived by her son Ben, grandson Ryan, 3 great grandchildren Beatrix, Piquette, and Leif, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed. A graveside service for Margaret was held at the Theodore Town cemetery on Monday, May 22, 2017 with close friends and family. Donations in Margaret’s name may be made to the Theodore Town Cemetery as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.