ELWOOD OLSON

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ELWOOD OLSON Elwood, aged 67, died peacefully after a long illness with Parkinsons on April 20, 2002, at the Grace Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife of 42 years, Gladys, in August of 2000. Elwood will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jeff (Patti), Greg (Donna) and Bonnie (John) grandchildren, Braden, Hillary, Brigette, Molly, Blake and Hannah. He will also be dearly missed by his brothers, Stanley (Nina) and Albert (Hazel) sisters, Inez (Bob), Thelma (Don) and Irene (Albert) brother-in-law Albert (Marion) and sister-in-law Irene; as well as many nieces and nephews. Elwood grew up in the Inwood area, attended school at Union Prairie and Inwood High. After high school Elwood went on to work as a plasterer and retired from his own business as a Plastering Contractor. Elwood had many friends in his business and private life. He was a beautiful dancer, and would dance any chance he had. Elwood was a member of the Masonic Temple and Khartum Temple Shriners Motor Patrol. Elwood was known to all as a very caring and generous person in his own quiet way. He will be sadly missed by his family, who were by his side through his time of suffering. He was loved at the Salvation Army Golden West Centennial Lodge by all and we sincerely thank them. Also the care he received at the Grace Hospital was the best - many thanks. Should friends so desire, a donation in Elwoods memory to the Golden West Centennial Lodge, 811 School Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0S8, or to the Parkinsons Foundation, 204-825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5, would be appreciated. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with visitation one-half hour prior to the service time. Elwood will be interred next to his wife Gladys in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow in the Chapel Lawn Reception Centre. Pallbearers will be Gordon, Lesley and Howard Strick, Mark Olson, Todd Harvey and Ron Templeton. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2002