Obituary for
Olga Englund (Müller)
ENGLUND, Olga (Ollie)
Olga Justina Müller was born to Jacob and Tina Müller at their farm home in the Kelstern district on May 31, 1927. She had a happy childhood with 7 brothers and sisters. Ollie went to a one-room school for Grades 1-10 and finished her high school in Bateman and Kelstern. After high school, Ollie attended the Christian Training Institute in Edmonton for three winters. She completed her nurses’ training at the Grey Nuns’ in Regina and earned her R.N. in 1952. She nursed for three years in Herbert and then moved to Midale where she had the privilege of working with Doc Mainprize. Doc and Mose played matchmakers, introducing Ollie to a local farmer, David Englund, and the two were married on April 19, 1957. Daughters Katherine and Patricia were born in the years that followed and the family had a busy life. Ollie was known for her cooking skills and often entertained friends and neighbours to celebrate birthdays or to just get together. After the wedding of Tillie and Don Erickson, she was happy to finally have family near. Tillie and Ollie prepared dozens and dozens of meals so the cousins could be together. Their Christmas cookie-baking day was legendary, and likely discussed in low German for long after. Ollie’s handwork skills were many; she knit dozens and dozens of sweaters, scarves, toques, mitts, and blankets upon request. Kathy and Pat were two very well-dressed little girls and their Barbies often sported matching outfits. She was involved with children and taught Sunday school at the First Baptist Church in Midale for 16 years. She was also active in the clubs and in AWANA. She often played the organ for church services and sang either solos or with others in the church. Ollie, together with Clarence and Margaret Erickson, faithfully prepared The Gospel Echo for many, many years and her interest in reading and writing continued until her last days. Dave and Ollie moved to a new home in Midale in 1979 and retired from farming in 1991. They moved next to Weyburn in December 2000 and lived there until Dave’s passing in 2006. In June 2006, Ollie came to live at William Albert House in Emerald Park.
After a short illness Ollie died peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Ollie was predeceased by her parents and 5 siblings. She leaves behind her brother Willy, her sister Tillie, sister-in-law Susan, daughter Kathy (Ray) Bellamy and Kolton of Emerald Park, daughter Patricia of Saskatoon, as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours, and friends.
A private graveside service is planned for Westphalia Cemetery, Midale, SK. Donations may be made to your charity of choice.
Dustin Hall with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting Ollie’s family.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Olga Justina
Englund Müller 1927 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Estevan, Province: Saskatchewan
