Jerry OLEARCZYK

OLEARCZYK, Jerry Allen December 29, 1949 - Feb. 22, 2004 Passed away at home in the care of his family. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Myrna. Predeceased by his mother, Alice in 2003 and survived by father, Paul and brother, John Lear of Edmonton; and sister, Linda Del Re (Sergio) of Calgary. For long service, Jerry was made an honorary Irishman by the Finley Clan, including Elaine (deceased) & Harry Tyson, Jack (deceased) and Judy Finley, Ed and Kathy Finley, Carol Gautier, Mike and Elaine Finley, Maureen and Al Hubbert and Jim and Linda Finley. He will be remembered for his love of life, love of travel and generosity by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and clients. Jerry's family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Segers and the Community Home Care/Palliative Care nurses. Visitation at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. on Wednesday, February 25th, 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass at St. Charles Garnier, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, B.C. on Thursday, February 26th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Gordon Walker and Father Wayne Pfliger as Celebrants. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta, 16007-118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1C7 or Community Care Palliative Response Team, Attn: Anne Moxon, 1340 Ellis St., Kelowna, B.C. Funeral arrangements by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD., 250-860-7077.