Dennis Hackman

Dennis was born in Melville, Saskatchewan, on July 7, 1931 to Jack and Alice Hackman. During his early years he moved around to many places, anywhere from Churchill to Armstrong. He lived in Winnipeg during his high school years, and upon completing his education, moved back to Churchill. This is where he commenced employment with the railroad. In 1952, Dennis moved to Red Lake Road. Then, in 1953, when he moved to Atikokan, he met the love of his life, Olga, and they were married there in October of 1955. In 1963, they moved to Dryden where he pursued a career in insurance business being associated with, and a partner of Skillen Squire Insurance. Dennis retired in 1993. He had also been employed by the Ontario Assessment Review Board on a part-time basis for many years. Dennis and Olga enjoyed camping in their leisure time, spending time at their cottage in the Quetico Park area. In 1992 they started spending time “down south” wintering mostly in Mesa, Arizona. Travel was an important part of their lives as well, and they traveled extensively all over the world. But most important of all was their precious family. Furthermore being blessed with many wonderful friends of which memories will last forever. Dennis passed away on February 10, 2003 in Mesa, Arizona. He’ll be sadly missed by his wife Olga, children David (Anita), Sandra (Brad), Karen (Allan), as well as his seven grandchildren, Kim, Nicole, Michael, Ali, Geoff, Kelsey, and Erin. Also surviving him are his sister Donna (Leif), of Victoria, B.C., and his sister-in-law Judy (Joe) from Thunder Bay. Funeral services for the late Dennis Hackman were held on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Dryden, with Mr. John Mulders officiating. Interment of ashes to be held at a later date. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON
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