Kenneth Olson Obituary
April 12, 1931 - January 12, 2013
On Saturday, January 12, at the age of 81, Hugh Olson passed peacefully from this life, his daughter, Sharon, by his side.
He will be met on the other side by his sweetheart and wife, Anita, whom he loved beyond measure. His presence will be forever missed by the family to whom he devoted his life and his time.
Hugh will be loved and remembered by his daughter, Sharon Simonato, son, Ken (Anne) Olson, and grandchildren Tara (Jody) Schuman and Paul Simonato (Helen Wang-Ouyang), David and Allyn Olson. Hugh is predeceased by his wife, Anita, parents Oliver and Lilly Olson, brother Junior Olson, and son-in-law, Sergio Simonato.
"When Through One Man
A little more love and goodness,
A little more light and truth
Comes into the world,
Then that man's life has had meaning"
Fr. Alfred Delp S.J.
The family would like to thank Dr. McCarty, and the University of Alberta, Leduc, and St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospitals, for their expertise and compassionate care.
Hugh lived a private, quiet life without fuss or fanfare. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marion Simmons
March 27, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.
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Albert Eric Smyth
March 25, 2013
From all your cousins south of the boarder. We offer our prayers to your family.
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