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VERLA JEAN OLSON (FERRIS)
Date of Passing: Jul 07, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVERLA JEAN OLSON (FERRIS) Verla Jean Olson passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 73. She will be missed dearly by her loving family and many good friends. Immediate family left to mourn her are her husband of more than 50 years Cliff Olson, daughter Barbara and granddaughter Karlie, son Rob Olson (Tess Bernacki) and grandson Benjamin. Verla was predeceased by her beloved son Mitchell. Verla was born to Selwyn and Jean Ferris in Winnipeg, July 25, 1939 and was raised on the Ferris Family Farm just east of Sperling, Manitoba. A tomboy if there ever was one, Verla worked hard on the farm with her father running farm equipment and helping look after the livestock. She loved to play baseball and other sports and ride horses as a young woman. She had an active, exuberant youth. Verla married Cliff from Starbuck, Manitoba in 1960. They lost their eldest son Mitchell in 1972 when they were hit by a drunk driver on the number two highway. Verla always said Mitchell lived more in his seven years of life than some people lived in a lifetime. Verla worked at a variety of jobs throughout her life and had a long career working as an office manager at the Deer Lodge Hospital. She was known as a tireless worker and a loyal and conscientious employee who was a natural leader wherever she went. Beautiful inside and out, Verla had many friends and a full, rich life. She loved her family and was very proud of them all. She was a great wife, a wonderful Mother and Nana and good friend to so many. A feisty woman through and through, she never lost an argument as far as any of us can tell. Always so generous and thoughtful, there was almost nothing Verla would not do for her friends and family. We will all miss her twinkling eyes and that deep, hearty laugh that lit up a room. We'd like to thank Verla's friends and family for giving her such love and comfort, particularly through her health battles later in life. We'd like to especially thank Gloria Olson, Doreen Buss and Myrna Howard - thank you ladies so much for being such a good friend to Mom throughout her life and in her last days. Special thanks to the care providers at Golden West Centennial Lodge, in particular the loving and caring staff on the fourth and second floor. A celebration of Verla's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12 at the Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple, 825 School Road with reception to follow. Interment to take place at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined. Should you wish, donations may be made in Verla's memory to the Salvation Army, 825 School Road, Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0S8.
Publish Date: Jul 10, 2013
VERLA JEAN OLSON (FERRIS) Peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013, in the loving arms of her daughter Barbara, Verla Jean Olson (Ferris) passed away at Golden West Nursing Home. Funeral Arrangements to follow.
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2013
Condolences & Memories (18 entries)
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I am very sorry to hear of Verla's passing. I grew up with Barb, Mitchell and Rob and was always treated by Verla with kindness. My mom Fran McCarthy and Verla were good neighbours. Many warm wishes to the family. - Posted by: Colleen McCarthy (family friend / former neighbour) on: Jan 12, 2019
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I feel for your family's loss, Cliff. Sherri just told me of her passing. May you all find solace with each other and know that love abides forever. Gail - Posted by: Gail Holmes (Friend-through brother in law ,Mel) on: Oct 11, 2013
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Talking to Fred Wright last night. So sorry to hear of Verla's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Don & Bev McDougald (Friends) on: Sep 15, 2013
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so many years have passed since we were kids hanging out at the Ferris Farm. So many great memories with our families together. Too many tears for all the ones we have lost. A mother is a terrible thing to lose. Our thoughts and prayers for your family. From the Holmes Family - Posted by: Sherri Holmes (related (sort of) marriage of Verla's brother Mel and my Auntie) on: Aug 24, 2013
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hi cliff just heard today of verla's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Posted by: al and jean storey (frriends) on: Jul 25, 2013
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Sorry for your loss Cliff - Posted by: Reg Buss () on: Jul 17, 2013
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Cliff, Barb, Rob & Tess, you are in our thoughts & prayers at this time. We will miss our very good friend as you will miss her. You will hold her dear in your memories. - Posted by: Sharon Seabourne & Doug Machan (friends) on: Jul 12, 2013
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Sorry for your loss Cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rob, Barbara and their families. - Posted by: Aurlie & Paul Young-Gagnon (Sister of Cliff) on: Jul 10, 2013
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Cliff, I think of you and your family often with great respect and gratitude. Verla was indeed a remarkable woman. Please accept my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Gerry Geall () on: Jul 10, 2013
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Our sympathies to you Cliff & your family. Verla has gone to a happier place! Hugs & prayers to you all. Pat & Frank Gaetz - Posted by: Pat & Frank Gaetz () on: Jul 10, 2013
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I am very sorry for your loss of Verla. I knew her through Sharon Seabourne and always enjoyed her company and shared many good laughs. My thoughts are with you all Pat Crossley - Posted by: Pat Crossley (friend through Shron Seabourne) on: Jul 10, 2013
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My dear friend, Verla, has found peace at last, I will miss her wonderful giggles we shared so many times over coffee and goodies. I will never forget. My deepest sympathy to her family. Love and hugs - Posted by: Doreen Buss ( friend) on: Jul 10, 2013
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Cliffie and family,,my sympathies to all of you..Remember the good times.... - Posted by: june (friend) on: Jul 10, 2013
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You are in our thoughts and Prayers... - Posted by: Jerry and Sherri XX00XX () on: Jul 10, 2013
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Cliff, I am so sorry for your enormous loss. - Posted by: Fred Wright () on: Jul 10, 2013
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Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. - Posted by: Bob and Gwen Watson (Friends of Rob,Tess and Ben) on: Jul 09, 2013
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I am sorry to hear of Verla's passing. A mother is the most important moral compass in life, and that is very hard to lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Janett Stusiak (Hines) () on: Jul 09, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Mark & Janice Thorsteinsson () on: Jul 09, 2013