He also enjoyed going to auctions and searching for bargains. He enjoyed works of art that had meaning for him and works of art created by local artisans. Earl enjoyed adding to his many and varied collections. He was an avid fan and season ticket holder of the Swift Current Broncos. Time spent at the cabin with family and friends was a joy to him. Lion Earl was a life member of the LFC (Lions Foundation of Canada), the Lions Canadian Dog Guide program, and the recipient of the Lion/CNIB Fellowship award. He served on the Finance Committee, as a club director, Vice President and became President of the club in July, 2016. Earl was an active member of the Swift Current Lions Club. ![]() For his many contributions to co-operatives and his community, Earl was recognized with a Lifetime Co-operative Achievement Award in 2016. Earl also took an active role in the Credit Union Managers Association. For many years Earl was a Board member and then president of the Saskatchewan Pension Plan. He was involved as an employee delegate for 25 years and served on the Board of Directors for 11 years. Earl was very involved in the Cooperative Superannuation Society Pension Plan. ![]() Earl earned two professional designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Senior Executive (CSE). Earl believed that two things were important – professional development and giving back. Earl held many positions for 42 years with cooperative organizations: Riverbend Co-op and Outlook Credit Union, Unity Credit Union, Pioneer Credit Union, Southwest Credit Union, and Innovation Credit Union. Earl was there ready to support them and help them in any way he could. He always told them that they could do whatever they wanted to do as long as they believed in themselves. Earl was very proud of his family and was involved in all their activities: hockey, soccer, summer swim club, musical performances, drama, to name a few. Earl married Claire Anne Deschamps on Augin Outlook, SK. Earl was born Jon a farm north of Unity, SK to Earl Martin Hanson & Ruth Marie (Vanebo) Hanson. ![]() Earl is predeceased by his parents, Martin and Ruth of Unity, SK. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Claire son Jason (Lindsay) of Saskatoon, SK son Eric (Elena) of Calgary, AB son Ian (Curtis) of Edmonton, AB brother Wayne (Deb) of Unity, SK and sister Cynthia (Keith) of Moose Jaw, SK and many nieces and nephews. The interment will be held at a later date in Unity Cemetery, Unity Saskatchewan. The honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in his life. Tributes were given by family and friends. Saturday, Augat First United Church, with Pastor Linda Hall officiating. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Earl passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8 at Clover House Palliative Care in Swift Current with his family at his side. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earl after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
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