Obituary of Marjorie Joan Olson

OLSON, Marjorie "Joan September 11, 1932 - August 3, 2006 Joanie passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the Palliative Care Unit at William Booth Wascana Grace Hospice, Regina Sask. on Thursday, August 3, 2006. Predeceased in1983 by her husband Richard "Dick Olson (Olsons Ambulance); her father John Henry "Harry Caley; and step-father Jock Cockerell. She is survived by her loving mother Ivy Cockerell of Winnipeg, MB; her four children and their families, David and (Carol) Olson of Victoria, BC, Rob and (Wendy) Olson, Michael and (Kim) Olson of Regina, SK and Kim and (Don) Korzenowsky of White City, SK. Special love to her grandchildren, Dustin, Shelby (Marc) of Victoria, BC, Lindsay, Ryan and Denny, Calyn and Cory and Taylor Rae of Regina, SK. Joan also leaves her special brother Len and wife Jo and family in Sparks, Nevada; sister Jan (Jerry) of Winnipeg, MB; as well as nieces and nephews all across Canada and the United States. She had a special place in her heart for all of them. Joanie loved life. She was an independent, generous woman with love for everyone she encountered. She was a true Roughrider fan. She loved her golfing and serenity at Regina Beach. She was blessed with the gift of care and compassion for others, and she accepted everyone and everything that life offered. She was a true and wonderful spirit. Truly a very gracious woman, even during her years of struggle for her own well-being. The family would like to send a special thank you to the community of Regina Beach and all of her friends for the love and support they gave so freely. To everyone who waited with Joanie while we drove out those unfortunate times, she was truly blessed to have you by her side. Joanie has alot of special friends, life-long, old and new and she felt truly blessed, as they did too. To Dr. Salim and nurses, thanks for taking care of "trouble as she was known at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre. You always were there for the family. To Dr. J. S. McMillan and Dr. L. Clein, the nurses and staff at Grace Hospice, you were a God send. Thank you, is not enough. This human life of ours is always a mix of triumph and tragedy. We take comfort where we can, remembering that "the people who walked in darkness have seen great light. There will be no funeral service, this was Joanies wish. Cremation. Joanie will be laid to rest by Cherry Point on Vancouver Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina S4T 1A5. We will miss her dearly..her spirit will always shine. An on-line book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. Its all part of the Masters plan A step on the road to Home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go. Love Joanie