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Sondra Olin Obituary
Sondra Carole Peters Olin was born on April 27, 1938, to Augustus (Gus) and Mildred Peters in Chicago, Illinois. Her earliest years were spent in Chicago, but while she was in elementary school, the family relocated to Evansville, Indiana when her father's employment changed.
She graduated from Evansville's Bosse High School in 1956. Her family had returned to Chicago before her senior year, so she was an Illinois resident, and enrolled at the University of Illinois, where she studied Speech Pathology. Two weeks after graduation, on July 2, 1961, she and Fred H. Olin were married.
During her years as a speech pathologist, she worked for the Easter Seal centers in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (during her husband's Army service) and here in San Antonio. She mostly treated children with cerebral palsy and other speech and language disorders.
Sondra and Fred had two daughters, Jennifer Elaine, born in 1963, and Catherine Elizabeth, born in 1973. Besides Philadelphia and San Antonio, they lived in Little Rock, AR during Fred's orthopaedic surgery residency. Sondra was a naturalized Texan who never looked back to the northern years. She loved the warmth of San Antonio's climate, people and food. Her other loves, besides her family, were baking, gardens, and dogs. She would tell you she had three sons: two Miniature Schnauzers and one West Highland White Terrier; Rowdy, Nummy and Scamp.
Her friends were her family and she would go to the mat for the people she cared about. Sondra and Fred were a unit for 56 years, 10 months and 29 days. She is missed.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
SERVICE
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
1:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the San Antonio Public Library or the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc.
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laura falcon
July 23, 2018
Exalted and hallowed be God's great name
in the world which God created, according to plan.
May God's majesty be revealed in the days of our lifetime
and the life of all Israel -- speedily, imminently, to which we say Amen.
Blessed be God's great name to all eternity.
Blessed, praised, honored, exalted, extolled, glorified, adored, and lauded
be the name of the Holy Blessed One, beyond all earthly words and songs of blessing,
praise, and comfort. To which we say Amen.
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and all Israel,
to which we say Amen.
May the One who creates harmony on high, bring peace to us and to all Israel.
To which we say Amen.
Susan Merkner
June 13, 2018
Dr. Olin and family,
I am sorry to learn of Mrs. Olin's passing. I enjoyed talking with her at BCMS events. Please know that your family members are in my prayers for strength and healing.
LUIS ROCHA
June 6, 2018
Stella and I have been thinking about you a lot lately and we want to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We know it's going to be difficult for you and family, But consider us a small extension of your family and call on us when you need something. May God bless and keep you and your family in His care now and forever.
your friends across the street
Stella and Luis
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Donah Jackson
June 6, 2018
Condolences goes out to Fred and his daughters,she will be missed, I enjoy seeing her at our concerts, wonderful women I met. She will be missed. RIP Sondra, ers for comfort and healing as you share here legacy that she leaves behind. Your in my thoughts and prayers, blessings and hugs to you and your daughters.
Bette Thull Bob McDonald
June 6, 2018
We were so saddened to hear about your loss. Hardly seems possible, when just a few weeks earlier we were all together laughing and talking at Zyg's Birthday Party. She was a wonderful lady, and will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Brockman Brockman
June 6, 2018
To Fred and Family.....
As these days pass from the time we heard about Sonnie's passing, we continue to have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We thank you and your Bride for all the occasions we had to enjoy your company. Bob and Laura Brockman
Daryl Weinstein
June 6, 2018
To Dr. Olin, Jen and Catherine,
I am so sorry for your loss. May her love shine down on you from heaven for all the days of your lives.
Nancy Judson
June 6, 2018
Fred, Jenny & Catherine,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss of Sondra. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Arnold
June 5, 2018
Fred, You are a fortunate man. Sonnie and you were one hell of a team. Yes your loss is awful, but the almost six decades the two of you shared cannot be taken from you. I am greatful that I have got to know you both over the last decade and I too will miss your very special partner, Sonnie.
BETTY VICE [email protected]
June 5, 2018
My Dear Fred, Jenny and Catherine,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Sonnie. As I'm sure you all know, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I have wonderful memories of your entire family from the beginning of our meeting all those years ago, when Fred - as a brand new Veterinarian - and Sonnie had just come to San Antonio and Fred worked with my then young too wonderful husband, Tom, and we all immediately became lifelong friends. I treasure all the many memories of the many happy times and celebrations we all enjoyed together over these years. I especially remember all the wonderful delicacies provided by Sonnie, who was a fabulous cook, throughout the years to Tom and me (who still doesn't recognize a stove.) I'm sure that Tom - along with all of our beloved babies, as well as yours, that we lost over the years -- were waiting just across The Rainbow Bridge to happily welcome Sonnie, and that they will all wait there happily together for the rest of us to appear.
LOVE, BETTY VICE, Famly Friend
Jane Ung
June 4, 2018
My condolences and deepest sympathies to Dr. Olin on the loss of his wife. Dr. Olin exemplifies what a Physician should be. By all accounts Sondra Olin was a genuine person and an outstanding cook. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Shannon Lewis
June 4, 2018
Our deepest sympathies,
Bob and Shannon Lewis
James Chancellor
June 4, 2018
Fred, saddened to hear of Sondra's passing. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings.
Deanna Dick
June 3, 2018
So many of my childhood memories involve your family. We loved getting together with you through the years and we are praying for you now. I can still hear her laughter and the funny stories she and mom would tell each other. I hope those memories help you feel a little better during this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Levy
June 3, 2018
Sonnie and I were roommates during out senior year at Bosse High School when her parents moved back to Chicago. We stayed in touch through the years and met in San Antonio, Houston and San Francisco. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Marsha Hillman
June 3, 2018
Fred, wonderful memories of a long ago friendship in the early 1960's flooded my mind this morning when I read of your loss of Sonnie. Our days as young apartment dwellers at 4019 Vance Jackson were truly wonderful days, and tight-knit friendships with you and Sonnie, Linda and Ed Best, as well as Marsha and John Grieshaber. Sonnie was such a good cook, and I still use her lasagne recipe....delicious! I treasure all these memories of times past. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Barry and Nancy Portnoy
June 3, 2018
Fred, our deepest sympathy on your loss. We are thinking about you and offer our condolences.
Christine Caldwell
June 3, 2018
Words cannot begin to describe Sonnie. I was very privileged to know her and Fred for many years. They visited me in Marblehead MA. I told them that before I renovated my home it was a ranch. They looked around the property and said, how was this a "ranch" ??? No, not a cattle ranch! I was lucky to experience Sonnies' incredible meals. Sonnie is with us in spirit and she will be missed by all, but especially her loving, doting husband and daughters. May her loving spirit surround you, Fred and your daughters. Christine Caldwell Friend June 3, 2018
Hank Berez
June 3, 2018
Fred So very sorry to read of Sonnie's passing. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathies.
Al Brinker
June 2, 2018
To Fred and family- our deepest sympathy in your loss.Our prayers are with you.
The Alan Brinker family
Kyle and Myron Mills
June 2, 2018
Sonnie was an exceptional woman and will be greatly missed. Our hearts are with Fred, Jenny and Catherine.
Natalie Megeff
June 2, 2018
My heart breaks knowing that I won't have you here in my life any more. I will miss you so much.
Wayne and Sharon Galpin
June 2, 2018
So sorry Fred and girls Sonnie was a special person I am so glad we had the times together to get to know her.
Love to all
Sharon and Wayne
Maryann Patterson
June 2, 2018
You will be missed.
Maryann and Buddy Patterson
Doug Gengler
June 2, 2018
Fred - Sorry for your Loss - God Bless
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