Mabel Levina (Lee) Nergaard

GEDCOM Note

<p>Mabel Levina Hanston was born to John and Laura Nergaard on September 13, 1920 in a farm house near Laglace, Alberta. Raised on a farm with seven brothers and sisters; Juell, Wilma, Inez, Lloyd, Roy, Bernice and Beatrice.</p> <p>Lee met the love of her life, Hans Hanston, a tall strapping young man, who came over from Norway. They shared their wedding vows on April 8, 1942, and from 1945 to 1962 nine children were born. Through Hans’ travel commitments to military service and his work, the children were born in many different locations throughout Canada:</p> <p>- Bonnie in Gravenhurst, Ontario <br />- Lynne, David, Debra and Ross in Sexsmith, Alberta <br />- Eric, Jim, Robyn and Randi in St. Paul, Alberta</p> <p>In 1964, they moved to Dawson Creek, British Columbia to raise their family. After retirement in 1978, Lee and Hans moved to Gabriola Island and then to Naniamo, British Columbia. After Hans’ death in 2000, Lee moved back to Dawson Creek, until her passing on October 26, 2006.</p> <p>Lee had a full time jobtaking care of her children. She also kept busy supporting Hans in his work and community club functions and us in our activities. Lee was an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway Club. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, the family camping trips, and the many friends she encountered along the way.</p> <p>Nine children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren were raised and loved by Lee in her own special way.</p> <p>She will be dearly missed but never forgotten.</p> <p>Memorial service was held on October 30, 2006 at the Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Officiated by Pastor Tim Johnson.</p>