OLIVE LINDALE ALDERSON (FARMER)

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OLIVE LINDALE ALDERSON (nee FARMER) Peacefully on November 15, 2007 at Vista Park Lodge, our mother Olive passed away with family by her side. Olive will be loving remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Susan Manson and husband Lawrie, her son Gary Alderson, wife Dawn and grandson Chris, and son-in-law Paul Charette and wife Gerri. She also leaves her extended family brother-in-law Tom Bangs, nieces and nephews, Janie Whitley, Tim Bangs, Bev Mehmel, Tracey Campbell, David Alderson, Chris Alderson their families and many cousins. Olive will be sadly missed by her many friends that she has made over the years. Olive was predeceased by her darling husband Doug in 1984, her precious first born daughter Patricia Charette in 1971, her parents Fred and Christie Farmer, her sister Thelma Bangs, nephew Percy Alderson, niece Glenna Ballard and numerous brother and sister in laws. Olive was born on November 2, 1917 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England during the First World War. She returned to Winnipeg Manitoba in 1918 with her parents following the end of the war. Olive grew up in the Elmwood/East Kildonan area and completed grade 12 education. She met the love of her life, Doug, at the dance hall at Grand Beach and this was the beginning of a wonderful life together. They were active members of the Kildonan Canoe Club and Olive became the paddling convenor. During the Second World War, Doug was posted to Uclulet on Vancouver Island and Olive joined him when they were married in Vancouver on August 11, 1942. They made many life-long friends and had wonderful memories of their time together at this stage of their life. Doug and Olive returned to live in East Kildonan following the war and had three children. They provided a happy upbringing which their children remember with fondness. Olive was active and took a leadership role in many organizations throughout her life. She was Past Guardian Bethel #9 International Order of Job's Daughters, Past Matron Jephthah Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star, Past President Eager Beavers Fitness Club EK YW-YMCA, member of Grey Street United Church, honorary member of the 29ers CB Club, life member of Bronx Park Senior's Bridge Club and a member of the Parkside Social Club. Olive was a very social person who thrived on helping others, organizing and enjoying time with her family and friends. She and Doug loved to travel and spent many memorable times enjoying square dancing, camping and exploring new holiday locations. During her time with the Eager Beavers Fitness Club, Olive participated fully and became an instructor of seniors' fitness. Following Doug's death, Olive took up bridge, helped to organize the Bronx Park Seniors' Bridge Club and up until June of this year, played bridge with friends in her home. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista Park Lodge for the compassionate care they provided to our mother during her stay. Also, a special thank you to all the Home Care staff who made it possible for Olive to remain at home for as long as she did. Olive and her family were grateful to all her friends and family who recently joined her in celebrating her 90th birthday. The memories of this day were so special to Olive. A funeral service will be held at Klassen Funeral Home 1897 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg Manitoba at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2007. A private family internment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Olive's memory to be made to Grey Street United Church, 651 Sandhurst Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1B1. Arrangements entrusted to KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. 338-0331 www.klassenfuneralhome.com Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2007