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LAURA MAY OLIVER (DOUGLAS)
Born: Mar 05, 1914
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAURA MAY OLIVER (nee DOUGLAS) With deep sadness the family of Laura Oliver announces her death on January 23, 2014 just 41 days short of her 100th birthday at Regina General Hospital with her family at her bedside. Left to mourn her loss are her son Terry (special friend Shirley); daughter Sandra (Bill) Johnson of Regina; son Keith of Winnipeg, MB; beloved grandchildren Michelle (Hartley) Gerbrandt of Altona, MB, Shauna (Kevin) McLennan of Brandon, MB, Myvanwy (Colin) Bechard of Regina, SK, Kristoffer (Tammy) Johnson of Zehner, SK, Simone Gibson of Toronto; of course her constant joys her great- grandchildren Kelsey and Mackenzie McLennan, Madison and Devan Gerbrandt, Jack, Reid, Kane Bechard, and Walker Johnson; stepgreat-grandchildren Riley, and McKenna. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack on July 29, 1992 and daughter-in-law Ev. She was born on March 5, 1914 in Brandon, MB where she grew up, went to school and met Jack at university. She held B. Ed and M. Ed degrees from the University of Manitoba and had a long career in the field of Education, beginning in a small one room school north of Brandon and retiring from Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg. Her life took her around the world with her fondest memories being those of the many years spent living and teaching in Bulawayo, S Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe). From their retirement in 1974 to his death in 1992 she and Jack enjoyed extended travel around the world, wintering in Texas, playing golf. The last chapter of Laura's life revolved around her growing extended family whom she watched over with glowing pride. Nothing brought her more joy than being with her great-grandchildren who have been so fortunate to have had her in their lives. GG never missed birthday parties and special gatherings and was a permanent fixture in our everyday life. Her incredible strength and will to live has been inspirational as she valiantly fought her peripheral arterial vascular disease to the end. Throughout her life, Laura placed above all else, her family who will miss her deeply. Special thanks to Dr. McCarville and his team and the staff of 3F who cared for her so kindly. Special thanks also to the staff of Heritage House Wintergreene Estates who made her feel at home and cared for her so lovingly. We thank you all. Cremation has taken place and she will be interred in Rosewood Cemetery, Brandon beside her soul mate. A tea in celebration of her life will be held at Wintergreene Estates at a later date. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Publish Date: Jan 27, 2014
LAURA MAY OLIVER (nee DOUGLAS) With deep sadness the family of Laura Oliver announces her death on January 23, 2013, just 41 days short of her 100th birthday, at Regina General Hospital with her family at her bedside. Left to mourn her loss are her son Terry (special friend Shirley); daughter Sandra (Bill) Johnson of Regina; son Keith of Winnipeg, MB; beloved grandchildren Michelle (Hartley) Gerbrandt of Altona, MB, Shauna (Kevin) McLennan of Brandon, MB, Myvanwy (Colin) Bechard of Regina, SK, Kristoffer (Tammy) Johnson of Zehner, SK, Simone Gibson of Toronto; of course her constant joys - her great-grandchildren Kelsey and Mackenzie McLennan, Madison and Devan Gerbrandt, Jack, Reid, Kane Bechard, and Walker Johnson; step-great-grandchildren Riley and McKenna. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack on July 29, 1992, and daughter-in-law Ev. She was born on March 5, 1914 in Brandon, MB where she grew up, went to school and met Jack at university. She held B.Ed and M.Ed degrees from the University of Manitoba and had a long career in the field of Education, beginning in a small one room school north of Brandon and retiring from Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg. Her life took her around the world with her fondest memories being those of the many years spent living and teaching in Bulawayo, S Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe). From their retirement in 1974 to his death in 1992 she and Jack enjoyed extended travel around the world, wintering in Texas, playing golf. The last chapter of Laura's life revolved around her growing extended family whom she watched over with glowing pride. Nothing brought her more joy than being with her great-grandchildren who have been so fortunate to have had her in their lives. GG never missed birthday parties and special gatherings and was a permanent fixture in our everyday life. Her incredible strength and will to live has been inspirational as she valiantly fought her peripheral arterial vascular disease to the end. Throughout her life, Laura placed above all else, her family who will miss her deeply. Special thanks to Dr. McCarville and his team and the staff of 3F who cared for her so kindly. Special thanks also to the staff of Heritage House - Wintergreene Estates who made her feel at home and cared for her so lovingly. We thank you all. Cremation has taken place and she will be interred in Rosewood Cemetery, Brandon beside her soul mate. A tea in celebration of her life will be held at Wintergreene Estates at a later date. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8. Arrangements entrusted to
Publish Date: Jan 25, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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GG/Great-grandma was one of the best part of my family in my life. I will miss you forever GG. I love you. -Mackenzie McLennan/Great-grandchild - Posted by: Mackenzie McLennan (Great-Grandchild) on: Mar 04, 2014
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Mrs. Oliver was one of my favourite teachers at Vincent Massey High School in Brandon. She taught me English and Latin. I always thought she wore such beautiful clothes and to this day, I often think of her when I am buying special clothes. After High School and University I became a teacher in River East School Division in Winnipeg. I would often meet Mrs. Oliver downtown, usually in the shoe department at Eaton's. It was a great place to run into each other, because we had seating available for a chat. I feel so fortunate that I saw Mrs. Oliver at the luncheon at the Vincent Massey Reunion a few years ago. She looked as lovely as ever. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family. May the void in your hearts be filled with wonderful memories. - Posted by: June Thompson (Wilson) (Former student) on: Jan 27, 2014
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Mrs. Oliver was my homeroom teacher for grades 11 and 12 at Westwood Collegiate....1970 to 1972. She taught me English in grade 12. She was a very kind woman and excellent teacher. I have thought of her from time-to-time over the years, and most recently when I read a reference to the poem about Alfred J. Prufrock, and how he measured out his life in coffee spoons. She certainly lived a long and full life. I am older now (turned 59 last November) than your mother was when she taught me in grade 12. I think she was 58, according to my calculations. My sympathy to all of you. - Posted by: Cathie Morgan Matula (former student from Westwood Collegiate) on: Jan 25, 2014