Arne Phillip OLSON

OLSON, Arne Phillip October 6, 1919 - December 2, 2008 Arne Olson, beloved husband of Leola Olson of Calgary, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the age of 89 years. Arne was born in Edberg, AB, grew up on a farm and rode horse back to a rural school. He served in the RCAF from 1941-1946. After the War he went to work for a man he had met in the Air Force. This turned into a thirty-seven year career with the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative (UFA). Arne enjoyed skating with his wife and friends numerous times during the week. Besides his loving wife Leola, Arne is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Hammie Irwin; sisters-in-law Joyce Olson, and Mary Fletcher (Chub); brother-in-law Walter Wright (Margaret); and many nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, December 8, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). In living memory of Arne Olson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200. Published in the Calgary Herald from 12/5/2008- 12/6/2008