REV. DR. ROGER KEITH OLSON

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REV. DR. ROGER KEITH OLSON On Monday, November 13, 2006, at Riverview Health Centre, Roger passed away at the age of 53 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Dianne; children, Daniel, Derek (Rachel), Rachel and Brandon; grandchildren, Shaine, Brenton, Rory and Ty; his mother Joyce; his sisters, Cheryl (George) and Teresa (Dale); nephews, Jason, Rylan, Kyle and niece Kelsey. He was predeceased by his father Elgie. Roger was born August 28, 1953 in Calgary, Alberta to Elgie and Joyce Olson. An avid scholar he achieved several degrees, including a doctorate of philosophy and religious studies. He was a Lutheran Pastor for many years. After he retired from the ministry he began long distance trucking. Roger enjoyed landscaping, ponding, dabbling in the stock market, buying, renovating and selling real estate, music, traveling and especially spending time with family and friends. On Friday, November 17, Roger's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephen and St. Bede Church, 99 Turner Avenue at Mount Royal Road with Pastors C. J. Adams and Ted Chell officiating. Roger's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2006