Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved father and grandfather, Calvin Bryan Hanson. Born in Long Beach California on September 22nd, 1925, he passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2013 at Bellingham Washington, surrounded by his family. He is survived by Muriel, his wife of sixty-five years, by his children, Brenda, Kent, and Pamela, by his grandchildren Lindsay, Taylor, Brianne, Tyler, and Chase, and by his great grandchildren Ellie, Gwenyth, and Calvin. Cal devoted his life to his Christian ministry and spent his early adult years with his young family as a missionary in Japan. In 1964, he became the founding president of Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, and nurtured the fledging institution for the following twelve years before going on to teach at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield Illinois. Cal never quite managed to retire, and will be remembered as a man who worked tirelessly and travelled widely to bring his message of comfort and hope to as many people as he could reach. He drew great pleasure from bow hunting, travelling, and playing tennis with his grandsons. He laughed easily and enjoyed unusual cuisine. Above all, however, he loved his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

Farewell Tribute Information

A memorial service will be held on the campus of Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, on June 1, 2013 at 2 pm. Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Calvin B. Hanson Memorial Chapel fund.