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James OLSTEAD Obituary
James "Chic" Olstead of Camrose, formerly of Edmonton passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary; daughter Maureen (William) Zandbeek of Sherwood Park; two grandchildren Lisa and James; two brothers William (Eileen) Olstead of Sherwood Park, Dale (Denise) Olstead of Valleyview; one sister Daryth "Piffa" Hupper of Nanaimo, B.C. Chic was predeceased by one son Jimmie; and one sister Orline, one infant granddaughter.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from Bethesda Lutheran Church at New Norway, Alberta with Rev. Jeff Decelle officiating. Interment will follow in the New Norway Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the S.P.C.A. or The Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Norway.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland
in care of arrangements.
780-672-2121
"Dedicated service since 1906"
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Tyler (Maja) Hagel
June 14, 2012
Sympathies to Mary (adopted mom), Maureen (adopted sister) and family. Jim will be sorely missed. One last salute to him and his great memory.
Patti (Boyko) Jeske
June 13, 2012
Our sincere sympathies to your family from ours during this sad time, Mary & Maureen. I'll always remember the visits mom and I had with you in Edmonton, when I was a little girl, and how 'Chic' would always have a joke and a smile and make me feel special.
Kenny Bocker
June 12, 2012
My condolence to Mrs Olstead, Maureen, family and friends on the passing of Mr Olstead. I grew up with Jimmie in King Edward Park and have many fond memories of Jimmie and the Olstead family.
Above the clouds, above the sun....RIP
Carter Olstead
June 12, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Carter, Laurie and the boys.
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