Minnie “Win” Olsen
(March 2, 1922 – June 13, 2017)
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Minnie “Win” Olsen of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the age of 95 years.
Minnie (Win) Olsen passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017 at Pine Cottage, Bethany Meadows at the age of 95 years. Win was the eldest child of Arthur and Nellie Baker, born March 2, 1922 in Leeds, England. She has three brothers, Tom, John and Arthur and one sister Nellie Pierson. In 1942, she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce (WAFF). Win met Lawrence at the new base of Tholthorpe. They saw each other as often as possible, which we were told was no easy matter. They married on October 2, 1944. Lawrence was discharged and came home to Canada in June of 1945. Win was not able to follow until February of 1946. She arrived in a cold and strange country, having travelled from England to Halifax by ship, then across Canada by train. Lawrence met her in Edmonton and the first thing they had to do was purchase her a winter coat and boots. Win had to learn all of the foreign jobs of being a farmer’s wife including milking cows, cooking for a thrashing crew and driving vehicles. During all of this she raised three sons, who were her pride and joy. Win and Lawrence moved to Camrose in 1970. Win went to work as a cook in the Big Scoop Ice Cream Palace, where she remained for sixteen years, in spite of it changing ownership four times. We all remember this time very well, as we all had our favorite ice cream. Win and Lawrence became involved in the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Win was very competitive and did very well playing darts and bowling. In 1980, she very proudly became the AB/NWT Legion Ladies Bowling Champion. Win and Lawrence started camping at the Bashaw Golf Course with Keith, Dennis and their families. Not wanting to be left behind, they took up the frustrating game of golf and enjoyed this well into their eighties. While camping, they especially enjoyed the visiting and story-telling around the campfire. The boys often told their mother she was not old enough to hear of some of their exploits while growing up. Many weekends were spent in the camper traveling all over Alberta watching their boys and then grandchildren participate in ball, swimming, hockey and figure skating. Win and Lawrence moved into the new senior’s complex in 2000, Win’s first new home with the bonus of having their meals prepared. Yay Mom! Lawrence passed away in 2004 and Win remained at Deer Meadows, enjoying the company of her fellow tenants as well as watching the evening games. As her health deteriorated, Win transferred to Bethany Meadows, where she received excellent care and attention from the care giving team. We wish to thank them all.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Brian (Heather) of Sherwood Park, and Dennis (Jackie) of Camrose; daughter-in-law Doreen of Camrose; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings Nellie Pierson of Dorenlee and Arthur Baker of Leeds, England; sister-in-law Sybil Baker of North Hampton, England.
Minnie was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; her son Keith; parents Arthur and Nellie Baker; brothers John and Tom; sisters-in-law Eileen and Joyce; and brother-in-law Carl.
A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Minnie Win Olsen – (March 2, 1922 – June 13, 2017).source

Décès pour la Ville: Camrose, Province: Alberta

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