OLGA STEPHENS

March 31, 1928 - October 08, 2016

Peacefully on the morning of October 8 with her family by her side at her home she took her last breath with grace and dignity. She was predeceased by her eldest son Gary. Survived by Bud, husband for 65 wonderful years, son Rob (Cheryl nee Skillings), daughters Susan and Lori Landolt (Kelly), grandchildren, Jordan, Shawnee, Jessica and Amber. Olga was born in Vegreville, Alberta, she went to school in Devernie, in 1949 she moved with her father (Philip Lakusta) to Vancouver, then Victoria where she met her husband to be Bud, who she married on July 31st 1951. Olga took pride in being a stay at home mom raising their 4 children with much love and tenderness. This deep love carried on to her 4 grandchildren that she adored unconditionally. As the grandchildren loved their Nana to the moon and back, as we all did. Olga spent almost 3 months in the wonderful care of the Palliative care unit at Saanich Peninsula Hospital where the nurses and volunteers treated her like a queen. She endeared herself to them with her beautiful smile every time they walked through her door. Olga was home for almost 3 weeks and was surrounded by her loving family. In her final days at home, the Hospice nurses were amazing. And to Dr. du Toit we will be forever grateful for your compassion and the special car ride, never to be forgotten. There will be a private family service at a later date, in lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care Unit. BIG HUGS......ALWAYS.