October 25, 1938 - January 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Marjorie Gibson, of Gibsons, B.C., on January 18, 2023, at the age of 84.
Joan was born to the late Joe and Elsie Gibson on October 25, 1938 in Port Alberni, B.C. Joan met and married Marvin Hansen in 1955. They had four children together, who were raised in Port Alberni, Fort St. John, Abbotsford and in 1971 in Williams Lake, B.C. After Joan and Marvin divorced in 1978, Joan lived in various B.C. communities and retired on the Sunshine Coast in 2013. In August of 2020, Joan moved into Christenson Village and lived there until her passing.
Joan had an incredibly loving, kind and generous heart. She was very creative and talented. She loved to write poems, songs, listen to music and sing. Joan was a very spiritual person and devout Christian. She was an amazing cook, who so enjoyed cooking and baking. Joan was so proud of her family and they were all so important to her.
Joan is survived by her four children, Rick Hansen (Amanda), Brad Hansen (Jeannie), Cindy Moore (Geordie), and Christine Clayton (Ray); brother-in-law, Michael Kolada; nine grandchildren, Jena (Jeff), Alexis (Jarodd), Grant (Emily), Lauren (Blake), Emma (Aaron), Sharli (Paul), Alana (Ryota), Cassidy (Mat) and Rebecca (Trenton); six great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Grace, Luke, Everett, Atticus and Max; many loved nieces and nephews.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Elsie Gibson, brother, Len Gibson (Fern), sister, Betty Kolada and her precious, first great-grandson, Reid.
Joan's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Reznick, Dr. Walter, the nurses, doctors, care aids and staff at Sechelt Hospital and Christenson Village, who cared for Joan with so much grace, compassion and love.
Joan's beautiful heart, smile and voice will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A private celebration of Joan's life will take place in Williams Lake, B.C. on May 13, 2023. In lieu of flowers and to honour Joan's legacy, please donate to the Rick Hansen Foundation.
