It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kirsten Hansen. On January 13, 2013 at VGH Hospital in Vancouver, she lost her battle with acute respiratory distress syndrome, following complications from knee replacement surgery.
Kirsten was born in Denmark on July 17, 1938. She was the eldest of seven children to Ingeborg and Frants Nielsen. The family immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1957. She married her husband Svend in 1959, and later, together with their two children, Jan and Connie, started a new life at the 108 Ranch in 1970. Kirsten was well known in the area as a talented, hard-working and fun-loving person. Kirsten was an avid sewer and quilter who made many beautiful things to sell and give as gifts. She was a fabulous cook and took great pride in opening her home to family and friends while creating many cozy memories for all.
She will be dearly missed, but always remembered by her husband Svend of 53 years, son: Jan Hansen, daughter: Connie (Don) Davis (nee Hansen) and their two children, Cassidi and Kylie; as well as her six siblings and many other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VGH Hospital or The ARDS foundation of Canada.