Earl Olmsted

I do not know this gentleman, but was searching for the last name Crites (my mother's maiden name) and stumbled upon the magnificient piece of writing. Just a pleasure to read. Thank you

Dear Val, Eleanor and Bruce
I was sorry to hear of your loss but couldn't help but feel relief to know that your Dad is free and back where he belongs, beside his beloved Marjorie. He was very lucky to have the three of you in his life. I have such wonderful memories of Earl and Marjorie at camp. Even though I won't see them among the pines again, I will forever feel them. They are part of what made Red Pine what it is to me. Your loss is a loss to all of us. He will be missed as is your Mother.

Love, Jan

To all the "Olmsted family";

On behalf of the O'Halloran family I would like to send our best wishes. I will not say condolences as Earl had a long and wonderful life and I wish the same for all of us. He was a lovely man to share time with at Red Pine and sitting year after year in the dining hall with your family was a bonus. I found both Earls; your father and mine, to be extraordinary men with a good outlook on life and a sense of humour and wonder.

Hope to see you all sometime. Best wishes from my mother Bess; from Bill and Andy; and from me.

Bruce,Elenore and Valerie -Thinking of you. Your parents will be remembered by many. It's wonderful that they were so endeared. Please bring the twins to RPC. Your parent's pals would love to see them. Linda MacFarlane

Dear Olmstead family,

I have many fond memories of Earl and Marjorie. It was really nice having them at Red Pine while I was growing up. My sincerest sympathies to you all. You were blessed with wonderful parents. The Red Pine family in heaven is celebrating another member joining them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa Praine

To Earl and Marjorie's family: my heart felt sympathies. You indeed are carrying their torches of decency, humour and community. Wishing you comfort until we are once again under the pines and Red Pine hugs can abound.

To all the Olmsteads and the grandchildren.
So many wonderful memories of Earl ( and Marjorie) are floating by in my mind,each one cherished; Earl and I talking about whether peace on earth would ever become a lasting reality;champagne toasts at his birthdaycelebrations at the campfire at RPC; his joy at watching Marjorie making a "funny", his insistence each year that he treat me to an icecream cone in the tuck shop....and so many more. He was a fine, gentle giant in my eyes and will be such in my heart as long as I live. I know you will miss him terribly as will many of his friends, but I know that he has also left his many gifts with you to cherish. My thoughts are with you during this time of remembrance of a life well lived.
Mary Ann

Dear Olmsted family
Your lifelong Red Pine friends (both alive and gone) share your loss and the wonderful memories of a very special man. love Peggy

A wonderful tribute to a fabulous friend, former neighbour and fellow Red Piner. My sincere sympathy to the family. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Helen MacFarlane

thank you for not "keeping it short"
he seems like a remarkable man

I did not know your father, but in reading the obituary, it sounds like he was an extrodinary man who lived a life many would envy. My condolences to your entire family.