Hagan Beggs Obituary
March 19th 1937 - Sept 16th 2016
Born in Belfast, Hagan immigrated to Canada as a young man. He has worked on Stage, Radio, TV and Film as an actor, a set decorator and a props man.
Highlights of a long career include playing George Dunbar on "Danger Bay" and Liam Gleeson on "Bordertown", two Vancouver based television series. He will also be remembered as Lt Hansen on the first season of the original "Start Trek".
Hagan was loved by many and he asks family and friends to find a quiet moment on a beach or in a park and think of him.
He fondly loves you all.
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CARLTON W. DOBBS
August 5, 2020
I,am a,real Star Trek die hard. I,remember the few sences Brother Mr.Beggs,had on star trek & it fitted him.
My,Condolences My,Empathy My,Sympathy Frm The Dobbs Family, The Wells Family, The Manning Family.
All 3Familie's off My,House. In The Order ofv The Almighty Holy Father Supreme Divine Spirit Creator Most High House Ofv The Father KINGDOM.
Ofv All Life's Creation's Heaven's & Earth 2My,Brother.Mr.Hagan Beggs.
2All HisFamily-HisHouse,& 2All His Family-Familie's & Their House.
Sincerely,Uor's Truly
Carlton W. Dobbs,
The Dobbs Family The Wells Family The Manning Family. 2All The Beggs Family-Familie's & 2All Their House.
Karen Stewart Dundee- Wind
March 4, 2017
Our sincere sympathies. My Dad is his cousin, William Stewart Dundee, my Grandmother was Elizabeth Beggs. Always enjoyed watching him
Inga Frank
January 22, 2017
I was sad to hear of Hagan passing. He and Danica helped me when I was just starting out in the film industry. They were both sterling people. I will never forget them. Love, Inga
One of our many parties at Linda & Vince's
October 20, 2016
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Grand finale at Joan Court - with Isabelle & Linda
October 20, 2016
Grand finale at Joan Court chez Hagan
October 20, 2016
At Joan Court birthday party for Isabelle
October 20, 2016
So tender and loving, our Hagan
October 20, 2016
Another great photo of Hagan at the grand finale party at Joan Court, where he lived for 15+ years, showing his loving side, with neighbour Isabelle.
grand finale party at Hagan's
Susan Abs
October 20, 2016
Just back to this sad news. As is clear from the tributes, Hagan was one of a kind - warm, witty, smart, patient, merry, generous and a just plain fun person. He was a cherished and memorable neighbour for 15+ years at 2254 Cornwall Ave., and at annual reunions since our "renoviction" in 2011. Hagan & Danica were the delightful "icing on the cake", living in the penthouse of "Joan Court" our fab, funky 9-suite home at Kits Beach. So many stories!
Special memories include: ... Everyday kindness, intelligence and delight whenever we met in the hallways. Special assistance to aging and elderly neighbours, and any of us in need. Hosting fireworks parties (or were they drinking parties?) on the rooftop deck. Notes, doodles and a book of Joan Court stories and jokes by Bacon & Eggs. Affection, gifts and playfulness with babies, toddlers and young folks in his family and new ones born in Joan Court. Hosting a grand finale party for tenants and friends the night of a super moon in the emptied top-floor suite before we moved. The celebration of Danica's life with their wonderful friends at Jericho beach - not a dry eye after his moving poem.
Now the tears are for him - oh Hagan dear, the world will miss your presence for all the reasons our great "postie" Gerry Knudson mentioned.
Your presence was a gift in our lives for almost 20 years.
Warm condolences to family and friends.
C.A.
October 16, 2016
I remember Hagan...1973@SFU.
Concrete Theatre, "The Breeze Inn", Thirteen Warm Bodies". His performance in "There".
He was smart, generous....he inspired and opened doors for those of us who were there.
Vishva Hartt
September 29, 2016
Oh, kind fellow, rest. To my friend and the family, condolences.
Part of my growing up. I suddenly thought of Hagan while watching his acting on tv. He will continue to the benefit of many via his acting. thanks and blessings.
Kaayla Ryane-Valleau
September 25, 2016
With love
September 25, 2016
Hagan was one of a kind. I had the privilege of working with Hagan as his agent in the 90's and there was always a story, a gift, a gift of laughter, but the wonderful part was it was a friendship that lasted through the years. I will miss Hagan and send light and love to him on his new travels. Stay Lit. Love Ya.
Diane Bird
September 24, 2016
My condolences to the family. I've known Hagan for years as his dentist. He was never without a joke, a laugh, and kindness. He never forgot my birthday, and a hilarious card, adorned with his doodles, always accompanied a wee trinket he found for me. My staff and I will surely miss him. Love you Hagan.
Keith
September 23, 2016
You are a pure spirit, Hagan. Though our paths had not crossed for many years I often thought of you & followed you from afar.
The only occasion we worked together was an absolute joy; you were so generous in introducing me to your beautiful BC, and selfless in your friendship.
What an amazing surprise to see you again last fall @ Grace & Paul's; still the same twinkle and childlike wonder, an extraordinary human. Rest in Peace.
Stephanie Nolin
September 22, 2016
I was always happy to see your name on the cast list.
You always brought something fun and interesting to the table.
You will be missed.
Stephanie
Alex Bromley
September 20, 2016
Thanks so much for the years of entertainment. A much deserved rest and yet a very sad loss.
Gerry Knutsen
September 20, 2016
Hagan Beggs was a fountain of light & joy to those who knew him. And, if your experience with him was simply a brief encounter, you couldn't help but be touched by his' whimsy & vivacity.
I knew Hagan better than many, as I was his' Postman for the better part of 25 years. (And, you would be amazed at what your postman doesn't unwittingly know about you, as I did with openness & much jocularity of Hagan!) No matter how serious a situation or discussion that we found ourselves in, Hagan would always find a way, even if sarcastically, to punctuate that occasion with his' wit & humour. He was, to me, a magnificent example of how we, as civilised people, should treat & regard each other. He was charitable & showed loving-kindness to others, even when there was nothing for him to personally gain outside of the satisfaction that his' works were inherent examples of human decency.
When I retired 3 1/2 years ago, Hagan presented me with a letter of thanks & encouragement that means more to me than any other accolade that I ever received & I keep that message from him in a special location in my home.
"Bacon & Eggs," Lt Hansen, Hagan! ....it was an Honour to have known someone as Special & as Remarkable as you!
My Condolences to Hagan's Family & Friends that I know of, his' sons, Noah and Morgan (and Family). As well, my Kindest Thoughts to Hagan's Dear & Close Pals, John Rogers & Trevor Evans (two of the "Three (along with Hagan) Amigos"). Hagan was loved by a multitude of people, notably, in my experience, by Jamie, Cecilia, Dawn (& Hagan's friends at Viva), Sue Abs, Vince & Linda, as well as friends at Sunset Grill & Zen Café. Special Thoughts to you all. We have lost a true friend but we were indeed, blessed to have ever known Hagan Beggs.
Emma Kedar (Raagner)
September 20, 2016
My Uncle Hagan Beggs. He was such a wonderful man with a heart of gold and a beautiful sense of humour. He was one of the easiest people to talk to and had a unique taste in style. I will always remember the strange and wonderful gifts he and my Aunty Danica brought me for my birthdays as a child. One such gift was a dinosaur sculpture made of three deer jaw bones painted green and glued together. He called it my deer dinosaur ballerina. I will miss you dearly Uncle Hagan. I'm glad you're with Aunty Danica now.
Gerry Knutsen
September 20, 2016
Hagan Beggs was a fountain of light & joy to those who knew him. And, if your experience with him was simply a brief encounter, you couldn't help but be touched by his' whimsy & vivacity.
I knew Hagan better than many, as I was his' Postman for the better part of 25 years. (And, you would be amazed at what your postman doesn't unwittingly know about you, as I did with openness & much jocularity of Hagan!) No matter how serious a situation or discussion that we found ourselves in, Hagan would always find a way, even if sarcastically, to punctuate that occasion with his' wit & humour. He was, to me, a magnificent example of how we, as civilised people, should treat & regard each other. He was charitable & showed loving-kindness to others, even when there was nothing for him to personally gain outside of the satisfaction that his' works were inherent examples of human decency.
When I retired 3 1/2 years ago, Hagan presented me with a letter of thanks & encouragement that means more to me than any other accolade that I ever received & I keep that message from him in a special location in my home.
"Bacon & Eggs," Lt Hansen, Hagan! ....it was an Honour to have known someone as Special & as Remarkable as you!
My Condolences to Hagan's Family & Friends that I know of, his' sons, Noah and Morgan (and Family). As well, Kindest Thoughts to Hagan's Dear & Close Pals, John Rogers & Trevor Evans (two of the "Three (along with Hagan) Amigos"). Hagan was loved by a multitude of people, notably, in my experience, by Jamie, Cecilia, Dawn (& Hagan's friends at Viva), Sue Abs, Vince & Linda, as well as friends at Sunset Grill & Zen Café. Special Thoughts to you all. We have lost a true friend but we were indeed, blessed to have ever known Hagan Beggs.
Liz Raagner
September 19, 2016
Dear Hagan,
I will miss you my dear friend, as will my family.
Rest in peace. We love you.
Liz
Vic Koszman
September 19, 2016
My Dear Frienb Hagen. It is sad to see my friend gone. When I visit the beach in Mexico where we had met. I will take a few minutes to sit there and remember when we had met. You always had a great smile and a good joke to tell me. I will miss the rolling eyes of this great man. Thank you for being my friend. Iam sure I will see you later in Heaven. Bye for now my friend.
Hazel Wright
September 19, 2016
Dear Hagan. So lovely to meet up with you & Helen after 50 plus years Sept.2015. So enjoyed our evening in Vancouver,a great fun,chatty evening.Lovely to meet Deborah.Deepest sympathy to Helen,Billy ,Deborah & family of Hagan & Helen.Cousin Hazel,Nat & Strange family. N.Ireland.
September 18, 2016
Dear Hagan: I remember you for oh so long. You were the 1st person to hire me out of university (UBC) in 1980, on a movie called "Harry Tracy Desperado". I learned much and carried on to a fine career in Camera thanks to you taking a chance in the o'l days of Vancouver. I remained friends with you many years later thanks to Karen Robyn's beautiful parties. You are a special soul. Love you forever. Thank-you Hagan. Happy Trails. xoxo Gillian Stokvis-Hauer
Zale Dalen
September 18, 2016
The twinkle in your eye is now just a fond memory. Goodbye old friend. My world is poorer for your parting.
Barbara Nikel
September 18, 2016
Always a smile and always a twinkle in your eye--remembering you fondly Hagan--Barb Nikel
Louise Curtis
September 17, 2016
Mon bel ami, my Bear, your Danica, Ian and many others are there now with you.You will always be in my heart. Louise Curtis.
Jamie Kelley
September 17, 2016
Ah Hagan, you are on your way to bigger and better galaxies. And you are sorely missed by your friends. The loving kindness that you constantly gave away was a gift to us all. I will never forget your care and support. Blessings on your journey.
Tom Betts
September 17, 2016
RIP Hagan, I appreciated your acting over the years. Thanks for all the fun and adventure.
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