Tracy Hansen
Jury Matt Hansen passed away on June 30, 2023, he was 79. Matt was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his daughter Tracy, son Brett and his wife Libby, his grandchildren Carter and Sloan; his sister Sirji Madli Puhvel and her husband Jaan, and their sons Peter, Andy and Marcus.
Matt was predeceased by his parents George and Tina Hansen, and his brother John.
Matt was born in Estonia August 25th, 1943. Near the end of World War II his family left Estonia and went first to Sweden, then England, and finally to London, Ontario, Canada, where the family was joined with many close family and friends from Estonia.
He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1966 and began a career in finance in Toronto, Ontario. After a long career as a hedge fund manager he retired to California in 2000.
Matt treasured his family and friends. He had a passion for cooking, and could often be found in the kitchen making dinner for 3 or 30. When he moved to California he developed a love of golf, and could frequently be found at the local golf course with friends, shooting a round and telling jokes and stories. If he wasn’t in the kitchen or at the golf course, he could be found watching his grandchildren play baseball or soccer.
Those who knew Matt found him to be a friendly, outgoing guy who liked to smile, laugh and enjoy life. He could find humor in just about anything. He loved the sunshine and warm weather of California over where he grew up in Canada. Coming out west was dream come true for him.
Matt was predeceased by his parents George and Tina Hansen, and his brother John.
Matt was born in Estonia August 25th, 1943. Near the end of World War II his family left Estonia and went first to Sweden, then England, and finally to London, Ontario, Canada, where the family was joined with many close family and friends from Estonia.
He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1966 and began a career in finance in Toronto, Ontario. After a long career as a hedge fund manager he retired to California in 2000.
Matt treasured his family and friends. He had a passion for cooking, and could often be found in the kitchen making dinner for 3 or 30. When he moved to California he developed a love of golf, and could frequently be found at the local golf course with friends, shooting a round and telling jokes and stories. If he wasn’t in the kitchen or at the golf course, he could be found watching his grandchildren play baseball or soccer.
Those who knew Matt found him to be a friendly, outgoing guy who liked to smile, laugh and enjoy life. He could find humor in just about anything. He loved the sunshine and warm weather of California over where he grew up in Canada. Coming out west was dream come true for him.
