Obituary of Debra Anne Hansen

HANSEN, Debra Anne (nee Ferguson)
December 17, 1953 – Edmonton, Alberta
March 2, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Debra Anne Hansen, of Calgary AB, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep and at home, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the age of 68 years.

Debra was born in Edmonton, AB on December 17, 1953.  One of seven children to parents John and Annie Ferguson (nee Hanak).  She married Kenneth Hansen in 1982 and moved to Calgary, AB to start a family.

Debra worked at both the Cross and Tom Baker Cancer Clinics, at St. Vincent de Paul School, and later as a florist.  She adored her two dogs McDuff and Daisy and missed them terribly after they passed.  Deb was passionate about floral arranging and cake decorating.  She enjoyed travelling and loved being near the ocean.  Some of her fondest memories were of cruise vacations with family and of trips to both the east and west coasts of Canada.

Debra is survived by her loving husband Kenneth, and her three children: daughter Shawne Hansen, daughter Heather Hansen, son-in-law Jonathan Crespo, and her grandchildren Roza and Lily; son Kolin Hansen and daughter-in-law Emma Love.

Debra is also survived by siblings, Shona Ireland, Bruce Ferguson, Scott Ferguson, Jim Ferguson; and sisters-in-law, Edi Ferguson and Linda Ferguson; by her in-laws, Karl and Margaret Hansen, Dawn and Rick Orchuk, Layne Hansen, Doug Hansen and Cheryl Ueland, Gail and Wade Sibulak; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Debra was predeceased by her parents, by brothers, Neil and Graham; and by sisters-in-law Bunny, Darleen and Barb.

A family memorial service will be held in Edmonton at a later date.  If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Debra’s name may be made directly to Alberta SPCA, https://www.albertaspca.org/. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Debra Hansen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area.