Melvin Olson passed away on March 17, 2016 in Estevan, SK at the age of 58 years.
Melvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn Olson; daughter Tamara (Arnold) Grol; son, Tyler Olson; daughter Marja (Jared) Stang; son, Nathan Olson; step-daughters, Courtney Ehrmantraut and Loni Ehrmantraut (Sean McPhail); grandchildren, Ethan Ehrmantraut, Mataya and Ceyanna Olson, Thijs and Breck Grol, Channing Mack, Bentley and Bailey Stang; brothers, Allan (Nancy), Marvin (Brenda), Ralph (Debbie) and Roy; sisters, Eileen (Pat) Roche and Donna (Terry) Baskier; Marilyn’s brothers and sisters, numerous nieces and nephews as well as best friends and fishing buddy Garry and Lynn Tedford.
Melvin was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Maret Olson; sister Carol Olson; nephews, Rob Olson and Larry Dekezel; Marilyn’s parents, Raymond and Dora Matthies.
The Celebration of Melvin’s Life was held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK with Rev. Daniel Krauss officiating. Interment took place immediately following the service at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. The lunch reception followed at the church social hall.
Those wishing to make donations in Melvin’s memory may do so directly to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9 or the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation - Long Term Care, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
The families of Melvin Olson would like to send our sincere thank you to everyone who phoned, sent messages, the beautiful flowers, the wonderful food, the donations, cards and for your thoughts and prayers. Also, thank you to everyone that came to Mel’s Celebration of Life. Your support was all greatly appreciated Thank you as well to Matt and Scott for your help, to the EMT’s and Estevan Police Service and Victim Services for your support.
We would also like to thank Pastor Dan for a beautiful service, the ladies of Faith Lutheran Church, the lunch was great and the Faith Lutheran Gospel team for the moving music tribute to Mel. Also, thank you to Yvonne and the staff of Hall Funeral Services for their support.
Finally, thank you to Mel’s families and mine for your love and support. I wouldn’t have been able to get through this without you.
Sleep well honey, I love you.
Marilyn, Tamara, Tyler, Marja, Nathan, Loni and Courtney.
