Obituary of Norman Edward Densen

Norman Edward Densen 1918 - 2010 Norman Edward Densen was born April 15, 1918. He was the second son born to Harry and Louise Densen in Melville, Saskatchewan. He attended school in Melville, but in 1934 the family moved to Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. His Dad was a car inspector on the railway and the family lived on a small farm. Norman worked on other farms and in the logging industry during the depression. In July 1941, Norman enlisted in the Canadian Navy. He was stationed at Prince Rupert Esquimalt and finally, Halifax, where they were escorting conveys to England. While at Esquimalt he met Vera Moll and they were married in August 1944. Vera followed to Halifax and it was there in November of 1945 that their eldest daughter, Francis was born. In 1948, Norman was honorably discharged and came to Dawson Creek, where Vera’s family lived. Norman worked at Fort St John lumber before acquiring a farm in Progress. His second daughter, Valerie was born in May of 1950. Norman and Vera farmed in Progress until 1960. Their youngest daughter, Sally was born there in August 1959. In 1960, Norman went to work for Canada Post as a letter carrier. He retired in 1983 after 23 years. In 1976, he lost his wife Vera after 32 years of marriage. Norman spent his retirement fishing and looking after his garden and fruit trees. Norman passed away April 24, 2010 in the Dawson Creek Hospital. Norman was predeceased by his wife Vera, his parents Harry and Louise; two brothers, Clarence and Roy; two sisters Audrey and Rita; daughter Valerie; granddaughter Heather Brown; sons-in-law, Jim Brown, Jack Howard, Ed Turner; brothers-in-law, Harry Jackson, Elmer and Vernon Moll; and in-laws, Melvin and Louise McQueen, Art and Alice Friesen, and Joe and Phoebe Defries. Norman is survived by his sister Ruby Jackson of Edmonton; brother Neil (Betty) Densen of Toronto, Ontario; daughters, Francis Turner and Sally Howard; grandchildren, Will, Andy, and Adrianna Brown, Stephanie and Amanda Howard, and Clinton Turner; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 28, 2010. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Norman, may be made by donation to the ‘Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation’ 11100 – 13th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3W8.