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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HAGAN, Stanley Edward (Stan) - is lovingly remembered by his sister, Pat Mulvenna of Regina; brother-in-law, Jerry (Bev) Fugleberg of North Battleford and their sons: Shaun (Chris) of Grande Prairie, AB; Todd (Lisa) of Brandon, MB, Jason (Heather) of Winnipeg, MB; brother-in-law, Leon Cairns of Regina, SK and numerous niece and nephews. Stan was predeceased by his wife, Betty; son, Dalin; parents: Robert & Saide Hagan; brother, Bobbie; sisters: Frances Legore and Ruth Cairns. Stanley was born on Christmas day - December 25,1930 in Verwood, SK to Robert & Saide Hagan. In 1934 his family moved to Scotsguard, SK and lived there until 1940. They eventually moved to Saskatoon where Stan took his schooling, he had his first job - a paper delivery route and graduated from High School in 1948. Following his graduation, he received a first Class Teacher Certificate and taught school for a year. He then joined the Navy serving from 1952 - 1955. While he was away his younger brother Bobby was killed in a car accident just outside of Saskatoon in 1954. Stan returned to teaching and continued to upgrade his teaching qualifications through summer classes at the U of S. Stan also took a year off teaching and attended the U of S 1969-1970 to complete his Bachelor of Education Degree. Stan met the love of his life, Betty Fugleberg in Saskatoon and they were married on December 4, 1959. They began their married life living in North Battleford. Stan taught at Connaught, Riverview and Lawrence Schools, eventually being promoted to principal at the two later schools. Years after he retired, he shared that his favorite grade to teach was Grade Six. In his younger years he played ball on a Saskatoon team and was a pretty good pitcher! He continued to enjoy watching ball games locally and on TV throughout his life. Stan was an avid reader collecting books, sports and national geographic magazines. He loved playing, he accumulated an abundant amount of decks of cards. With these he developed a system where he played solitaire using Major League baseball teams - winners & losers, recording these stats. But he also recorded the true stats of these teams over the years with ledger to prove this. Stan continued to play solitaire until he went into hospital. Son Dalin was born August 14, 1961; Stan was very much involved in every step of his up bringing and that relationship flourished. The family enjoyed travelling east & west in Canada sometimes taking along Dal's cousins & to Disneyland. Stan, Betty & Dalin enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas and surrounding areas for a lake summer holiday over many years. These trips continued until his wife Betty passed away on Oct 4,2003. Then Stan and his son continued periodic trips to Vegas over the following years, Stan making his last trip there in 2017. Stan was a big believer in making charitable donations and contributed to many organizations over the years having accumulated abundance of cards, address stickers & certificates in response. Stan enjoyed golfing with his son while he was physically able then as a ride along or to socialize in the club house. They watched lots of sports, old movies, old TV shows and just looked out for each other. Stanley passed away in palliative care at the Battlefords Union Hospital on August 16, 2023. "God saw the road was getting rough, so he closed your weary eyes & whispered 'Peace be Thine'" Memorial donations in Stan's Honor may be made to Battlefords Union Hospital designated to Palliative care, P.O Box 1358, North Battleford, SK. S9A 3L8. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 2:00 p.m. at the Garden Chapel – 1332 100st North Battleford. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Elle Dell Funeral Director. (The Battlefords News-Optimist 05 Oct 2023)
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