HELEN MADELINE OLSON

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HELEN MADELINE OLSON With deep sadness we announce that on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, Helen Madeline Olson peacefully passed away at Pembina Place, Winnipeg, MB. Helen was born in Fannystelle, MB, on April 4, 1913. She was the fifth child of nine children, of the late Valborg and John Olson. On July 8, 1933, she married Olaf Lund Olson who predeceased her September 25, 1998, after more than 65 years of marriage. She was predeceased by her daughter Eileen Anderson; and daughter-in-law Merie Olson; and eight of her siblings, Dora, Florence, Perley, Carlyle, Eleanore, Earl, Irene and Lloyd. She is survived by her sons, Orville (Doreen) and Norman (Carol) and son-in-law Bob Anderson (Maria) six grandchildren, Grant (Bev), Deanne (Peter), Doug (Carol), Lynn (Brett), Donna and Gary; and five great-grandchildren; also five sisters-in-law, Alice, Kari (Kristian), Ovedia (Carlyle), Mary (Earl), Phyllis (Lloyd) and two brothers-in-law, Oscar (Alma) Olson and Kristian Aagedal; plus numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Norway. She lived her entire life in the Starbuck region. She was an avid curler, winning many trophies with her team members, including the Lady Eaton trophy. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Elm Creek, and the Trinity Lutheran E.L.W. For many years she had been employed as a nurses aide at the Central Park Lodge. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers at Pembina Place for their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MB, Pastor Ron Vert officiating. Interment will be in the Starbuck Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Box 118, Starbuck, MB, R0G 2P0, or charity of choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 25, 2002