Obituary
It is with heavy hearts, we the family of Olive Smith, announce her sudden passing on Sunday February 27, 2022, at Kelvington Hospital.
Olive Llewellyn Harvey was born to Catherine (Thomas) and Horace Harvey on December 9, 1934, in Lintlaw. She was the second oldest of 6 children. Betty, Henry, John, David, and Maxine.
When Olive was 15 years old, she moved to Prince George, BC where she lived for approximately 4 years. While in Prince George she met and married Chris Switzer. In this union she was blessed with 2 sons Kim and Mark as well as one stepson Dean.
Olive left Prince George to move back to Nut Mountain to be near her Mom. She then met and married Earl Smith of Lintlaw. They resided on the Smith family farm in Lintlaw. Olive and Earl were blessed with 5 children Gary, Calvin, Carol, Steven, and Diane. Olive stayed at home with her family raising her children and making their house a loving home.
Once the children were grown, Olive went to work as a special care aide at Kelvington Lodge for several years until she retired after she turned 65 years old. Caring for the elderly was her passion and it was evident with her tender heart and caring ways.
She had many passions including gardening; feeding her birds, cats, and anyone or anything that was hungry; playing bingo; baking; assisting with many community events; watching curling; and listening to gospel music. She will be remembered by her friends and family by her warm smile and tight hugs.
She was predeceased by, mother and father, husband Earl; sisters; Betty and Maxine; brother Henry; grand-daughter Jaden; and son Kim Switzer and sister in-law Jolaine Harvey.She is survived by her brothers: John (Carmen) and David (Bobbi), Sister-In Law Eileen (Mark), Sister-in-law Yvonne; her children: Gary (Brenda), Calvin (Pam), Carol (Ed), Steven (Penny), Diane (Ben), Daughter-in-law Janice, Mark (Lea), and Dean (Mel).
Grandchildren Zach, Jared, Preslie & Cody, Halie, Kristin & Tynan (Bennett, Sawyer, Elliott), Bryce & Lynn (Alyx and Emily), Brooke & Evan, Bradyn & Bailey (Brexlee), Christopher (Arlyn), Michael (Heidi), Jordan & Maddie (Jonah, Emmitt, and Chase), Catherine & Ory, Peyton & Ellie, Connor, Shane & Leah, Artur & Catherine (Oliver), Eva & Jason (Noah, Eden, Charlotte, Lucy), Anna, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and multitudes of friends.
Please send all donations in Olive’s memory to “Kelvington Health Care Facility Foundation” Box 70, Kelvington, SK, S0A 1W0
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Olive Smith December 9 1934 February 27 2022 (age 87)..
Death notice for the town of: Wadena, Province: Saskatchewan
My name is Jean Hiivala, many years ago I stayed with Olive and her husband on the farm as part of an Anglican programme called The Rosa Programme. I loved staying with Olive and I have many wonderful memories of my short time with them. I did speak with Olive last year, and tried phoning today, but the connection of her phone did not work. I just want to let you know that it saddens me to learn that Olive has died, she was a lovely warm lady and I hope her passing was pain free. I know the family will surely miss her. My thoughts and prayers go to you all. Love Jean.