Birth date: Nov 16, 1936 Death date: Sep 7, 2015
Captain Hans Jørgen Hjelde 11.16.1936 - 09.07.2015 Hans Jørgen Hjelde, born in Oslo, Norway on November 16, 1936, grew up in Trondheim, where his family still resides. In addition to Ellen, his wife of 45 years, surviving fa Read Obituary
Hans had a way about him that few men possess. He radiated warmth, strength of character, charm, empathy, style, courage and humor. His golfing friends will be forever diminished with his passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Ellen and your family. Joanne and Jack Walsh
Jim Goodyear, my late husband, thought Hans to be a wonderful friend and golf buddy. I met Hans through Jim and share everyone's sentiments of him as a marvelous man, a loyal friend and that he will be missed by all. Greetings and sympathy to you, our dear Ellen. Love, Pat Goodyear
Hans Jørgen, whether the family man, friend or excellent host - You will always be remembered for who you were. With these old and faded photos from a time long gone - R.I.P Old Friend. Ole
Dear Ellen & Family,
We have such wonderful memories of Hans, not only as a neighbor & friend but as the head of Wilhelmsen's operation in Baltimore. Our new sailboat, made in Taiwan, was being delivered to Baltimore on a Wilhelmsen Ship.(about 1995) From the time it left Taiwan, Hans gave us an update of its location everyday. On the day of its arrival in Baltimore Harbor, he invited us to the ship at 6:30am where we met and had breakfast with its captain then was given a tour of the ship. We then witnessed the unloading of our sailboat, "Flyin' Low" in perfect shape. He later enjoyed a harbor cruise on that sailboat. We remember him as a Norwegian gentleman so proud of his roots. We later visited Bergen and its beautiful harbor.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you celebrate his life.
Harold & Mary Graul
Dearest Ellen, Lisa, Lone and Hans,
Our condolences.
I remember HJ as a real gentleman, kind and generous. I will always remember his fatherly smile.
Our love to you always. You are in our prayers.
Debby & Keng.
My dear friend Lone, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that I am here to offer my friendship and support. Love and prayers
I met Hans during my time as Vice Consul for Norway in Hong Kong. He and some other good friends of ours met almost every day for lunch. We laughed more than we ate and shared stories. I can still, after all this years, remember Hans` laughter which was a happy one. He was a good friend who I met again years later during my services in Washington DC. It fell to my work to suggest him as honorary Consul for Norway in Baltimore. Ellen and family please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
Thor S, Johansen, Consul General (retired)
