In Memory of Hans Andersen Nielsen

Hans Nielsen was born on December 27, 1924 in Tonder, Denmark. Hans passed away in his

home with family at his side on July 25, 2024, in Nanaimo, Canada. He was 99 years old.

Hans immigrated to Canada in 1954 with his wife, Johanna, and daughter, Ann-Marie. He

fully embraced his new country and new language. Hans and his young family settled in

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan where he worked as a plumber; and formed Hans Nielsen

Plumbing and Heating. Along with Nielsen Plumbing, Hans had a passion for home

renovation. His first renovation was an old barn that became the family’s first house. Hans

also built the first high rise apartment building in Prince Albert, Hilltop Towers. Hans lived in

Prince Albert with Johanna for 23 years raising four children; Ann-Marie, Dennis, Eric and

Paul.

In 1977, after 23 years in the Saskatchewan cold, Hans and Johanna, Eric and Paul moved

to Nanaimo. Their first home was on White Eagle Terrace. Hans liked to work hard. He built

numerous homes in Nanaimo, all which ended up as residences for his family. Hans also

built and operated the Northgate Motor Inn in Nanaimo. Hans loved to travel and was an

avid fisherman, greatly enjoying his time on and near the ocean. Hans was a man of

powerful personality and made a strong impression on those that met him. He is greatly

missed by family and friends.

Hans is survived by three sons, Dennis, Eric and Paul, grandchildren Cori-Ann Mogan, Karen

Cogswell, Amanda Cherney and great grandchildren. Hans was predeceased by his wife

Johanna, daughter Ann-Marie and grandson Sean.

Interment will take place in Nanaimo at Cedar Memorial Gardens where Hans will be laid to

rest with his beloved Johanna. Interment date not yet determined.

• Date : 2024-07-25
• Location : Nanaimo, British Columbia