OLAH,
Jean Bernice
Jean Olah, aged 86
years, passed away at Royal
University Hospital, Saskatoon
on Thursday, March
26, 2015.
Jean was born a twin on
January 7, 1929 to Ephraim
and Janet Boon on the
family farm near Venn. She
attended Ridgeford School
and Watrous High School.
Jean married Jim Olah on
October 9, 1950. They had
two children Gerald and
Sharon. Together they farmed south of Plunkett until
they moved to Watrous in 1995 - house and all! She played
an active role in the farming duties whether it was fieldwork
or barn chores. Both on the farm and in Watrous
she enjoyed gardening and took pride in her flowers.
She cultivated bushels of vegetables and had shelves of
canned goods. The pails were always full for watering!
She loved to bake and there was always fresh buns and
bread and treats for coffee. She was active in the Plunkett
United Church and was an organist for many years. She
continued her passion of playing until her passing. Jean
and Jim enjoyed card playing with friends and loved to
dance. They were married for 63 years. Jean moved into
Jubilee Court in 2013 and enjoyed her new surroundings
and their social activities. She was very proud of her
family and extended family.
Jean is survived by her son Gerald (Inger) Olah of
Watrous and daughter Sharon (Moe) Kaminecki of St.
Albert, Alta.; five grandchildren Karla (Chris) Roppel,
Carmen (Ryan) Palfy, Curtis (Lindsy) Olah, Kelsey
(Trevor) Shepard and Kailey (Mike) Hutton; nine great
grandchildren Wade, Courtney, Alexys and Tyson Roppel,
Jordyn and Jax Palfy, James and Sawyer Olah and
Payton Shepard.
Memorial service was held at Watrous Civic Centre
on April 4 conducted by Rev. Alison West and Rev. Nancy
Yee.
Urnbearer was Kelsey Shepard. Bob and Gail Lawson
were register attendants. Ushers were Norman McWillie,
Austin Farago and Don Farago. Renai McWillie and
Blanche Saelhof were memorial table attendants. Eulogy
was given by Sharon Kaminecki and Kailey. Karla and
Courtney Roppel, Curtis Olah and Carmen and Jordyn
Palfy were readers. A poem for grandma was read by
Kelsey Shepard and Kailey Hutton. Carmen Olah-Palfy
presented a slide show. Pianist was Shelley Engele.
Interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations directed to Watrous Community
Health Foundation or a charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
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please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com