KARL OLAFSON

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KARL OLAFSON Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning on April 5, 2002. Karl was born in Gimli, MB on September 13, 1924. Dad served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 - 1945. After the war he settled in Winnipeg. He met and married Wilhelmina Wolfe in 1950. Karl worked for Winnipeg Transit for 35 years until his retirement in 1985. He was predeceased by his wife Wilhelmina; his parents, Rev. Sigurdur Olafsson and Ingebjorg Olafsson; his brother Jon; and his two sisters, Evangeline and Josephine. He will be dearly missed by his three sons, Karl (Lee-Ann), Wayne (Carol) and Dennis all of Winnipeg; and his grandchildren,Shannon, Scott and Corrie Olafson; his sister Freyja of S.A.; mother-in-law Elizabeth Wolfe; sisters-in-law, Mildred, Eleanor and Charlotte; and many other family members. Dad had a love for hockey and Canadian football. He was a Blue Bombers fan and enjoyed Hockey Night in Canada with the family. He enjoyed the outdoors very much: fishing, walking and especially his pride for his yard. Dad was not an outgoing man, but he was never too busy in his yard or other activities where he could not stop and spend time with friends and neighbours who may have stopped by. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A gathering of friends and family will be held in the Chapel Lawn Reception Centre. The family wishes to thank the staff of Grace Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 4th Floor West, for their care and compassion shown towards our father. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire donations may be made to a charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2002