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EVELYN ANN OLSON
Born: Aug 27, 1942
Date of Passing: Jul 31, 2019
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EVELYN ANN OLSON
August 27, 1942 - July 31, 2019
Evelyn is survived by her son Darcy (Diane), companion Garry, grandsons, Nolan and Jason, brother Ed Teplyski (Arlene), sisters, Jean Kamke and Mary MacLeod, sisters-in-law, Roseann Farmer, Delores Olson and Shirley Harris, close lifelong friends, Marylyn Harasymchuk, John and Joyce Persowich and Maurice and Linda Sobry as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Lennard, son Leslie, parents, John and Mary Teplyski, brother Dan Teplyski, brothers-in-law, Gus Kamke, Archie MacLeod, George Olson, Darrel Harris and John Babitzke, sisters-in-law, Judy Teplyski and Jean Babitzke, lifelong friends, Mitch Harasymchuk and Len Shumski.
Evelyn was born in Libau, Manitoba on August 27, 1942. She went to school in East Selkirk (high school in Selkirk) from 1949 to 1960. She went on to take a business machine course at M.I.T. (now known as Red River College) from 1962 to 1963. She worked at various jobs in Winnipeg until she wanted an adventure and left for Montreal, Quebec in the mid-1960s to work there for a year until her dad became ill. She worked again in Winnipeg for various companies until she got married to Lennard Olson in 1969 and started a family. She had stayed at home and worked part time in the evenings until her sons were old enough to be alone by themselves. She then worked at various companies doing data entry until she received a position with the federal government in 1991. She worked for the federal government until her retirement in 2004.
Evelyn liked to be kept busy. She joined the good neighbour's active living centre in 2005 and enjoyed very much volunteering at their treasured cove second hand store as well as volunteering her time for various activities with the centre. She also started a coffee club and social club at the Pine Ridge Trailer Court where she lived and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Following the passing of her husband (2004) and eldest son (2007), she met Garry. Garry was a good companion for Evelyn and she enjoyed spending the time with him along with other family and friends. She thoroughly enjoyed baking and canning. She enjoyed being with people, hosting dinners and was always baking up a storm in the kitchen. She loved having a garden and being able to pass on the vegetables to her friends. She enjoyed having her grandsons over and did so whenever she was able to for overnight stays. The celebration dinners she always hosted gave her joy in seeing others enjoy her cooking. As quoted by a close friend, "you are not done eating until she was sure you had enough" says it all.
The family gratefully thanks the staff in the Medicine 2 Ward at the Selkirk Hospital for the care they provided. My Mom continually said, "the staff is wonderful".
A funeral service will be held at Glen Eden Funeral Home located at 4477 Main St., West St. Paul, MB on Friday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALS Society of Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET, 204-338-7111. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/gleneden
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2019
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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To the family - my mom Emily was a long time friend of Evelyn they were college roommates and stayed friends since. I am sorry for Garry, Darcy and Diane and their children. I lost my mom on Saturday, May 16th 2020, went to find Evelyn to tell her and just came across this. I'm so sorry I didn't know she passed, my condolences take care Walter. - Posted by: Walter Livingstone (Family friend) on: May 17, 2020
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I just found out that Evelyn passed away. I will miss our lunches and visits together. She was such a wonderful, caring friend and I will miss her very much. My sincere condolences to Garry and her family. - Posted by: Adele Rosen (Friend) on: Sep 05, 2019
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Our deepest condolences to the family. Evelyn was such a beautiful person no matter the struggles she was battling! She will be greatly missed! - Posted by: Heather & Wilf Sherman (Neighbor & Friends) on: Aug 09, 2019
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I will miss her smiling face and her great personality. Our many dinners and many trips just to have her to talk to my condolences to Darcy, Dianne Nolan and Jason - Posted by: Marlyn Harasymchuk (Longtime friend) on: Aug 08, 2019
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Sunshine followed Evelyn. She always was pure of heart and her thoughtfulness and generosity was unmeasurable. We were saddened to her of her passing. Our deepest condolences to Garry and her family. - Posted by: Kimberly Robak Radke and Glen Grant (Neighbors ) on: Aug 08, 2019
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Evelyn will be missed. She always had a smile on her face when she came in for her weekly coffee club. She was always so kind to me - Posted by: Annette (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2019
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The staff at Pineridge Mobile Home Park would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to Evelyn's family & friends. She will be sorely missed. Evelyn was an outstanding volunteer in our community and long term resident in our Park. She will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Evelyn. - Posted by: Pineridge Mobile Home Park (Friends) on: Aug 06, 2019
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So sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. We certainly had some good times while working for the federal gov't...Darcy, your mother was an amazing friend and co-worker, I shall miss and remember her always. Sincere condolences to you and your family and to Garry. - Posted by: Sylvia Askew (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2019
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My sincere condolences to Darcy and Evelyn's brother Ed and Sister Jean and the rest of her family. - Posted by: JUDY SHKOLNY (FRIEND) on: Aug 06, 2019
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My family will miss Evelyn dearly. She was a beautiful lady who was always smiling when I saw her. She did so much for the community that the children and adults alike enjoyed. My family has enjoyed her company, her kids movie nights and many other adventures. We are sad to hear about her passing and wish her family and friends our condolences - Posted by: Danielle (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2019
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So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing! She taught me everything I knew at the Gov't and is still talked about to this day! She was a real legend and hard worker!!! Thoughts and prayers are with you now! A truly unique lady!!! RIP! - Posted by: Melanie Carrette (Co-worker at Federal Gov't and friend) on: Aug 05, 2019
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So sorry to hear about Evelyn's passing! Rest In Peace! - Posted by: Eva Molinski (Friend) on: Aug 04, 2019
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We wish to pass on our very sincere condolences to Darcy and family. We are very sadden to see Evelyn's picture in this section of the paper. Darcy, your Mom, Dad, your brother and you were an integral part of our life while neighbours on Melbourne Avenue. We were always greeted with a smile. It was a 'gentle chapter' in our life knowing that we had such a lovely, caring family across the street and available whenever needed...whether for a coffee break, a friendly chat, playtimes for our kids, child sitting, or whatever. We were also fortunate to have Harasymchuk's and Persowich's as neighbours and wish to pass on our condolences to them as well. Peace be with you all, Hugs, Dave & Reena - Posted by: Reena & Dave Normandale (Neighbours from Melbourne Ave.) on: Aug 04, 2019
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I am so very sad to hear this angel has returned home. Evelyn was an amazingly caring, loving and thoughtful person. She was one of those people who has left footprints on my heart forever. It was such a pleasure to have her in our family for the time we did. She was the best thing to happen for my brother, Garry who cherished her. I will miss her and her wonderful smile and sense of humor. My sincere condolences to her immediate family. - Posted by: Carol Weakley (friend) on: Aug 03, 2019
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Will miss Evelyn’s smiling face and conversation. Her emails always made me laugh. She was a joy to know. - Posted by: Carol Riel (Friend from Grey Street United Church) on: Aug 03, 2019