Natalie OLSON

OLSON Natalie Natalie Olson passed away at the Regional Hospital on March 22, 2006 at the age of 78. She was born in Sheho, SK on August 26, 1927 and received her education in Wynyard, SK. She married her schoolmate Hugh Olson, a member of the RCAF, and lived in many places across Canada, settling in Lethbridge in 1954. Nat, as she was known to her friends, managed Kraft Furs in Calgary, worked as a secretary for Eaton's in Regina, Calgary and Lethbridge, was head cashier at Lethbridge City Hall, and formed Hugh Olson Plumbing with her husband, working with him until he died in 1974. After his death, she enrolled in the Nursing program at LCC and graduated with an RN in 1976. She nursed at St. Michael's Hospital until forced to retire for health reasons. She was Regional Manager of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lethbridge office, until 1991. Natalie was a valued member of Southminster United Church, serving on the Board of Stewards, as secretary of the Official Board and Executive Council, and later as secretary in the church office. She offered her soprano voice to the church choir, Vox Musica and the Symphony Chorus. She was deeply dedicated to the Lethbridge Symphony Association, where she had served as president and was a current member of the Board of Directors. Until recently, she was a member of the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed knitting, travelling, concert-going and playing cards with friends. She was very much looking forward to participating in Vox Musica's spring performance of Elijah. Natalie, you are now singing with all the angels in God's choir. She is survived by three sons, Arlan, Darrow, and Kalman; daughter-in-law Audrey; and two grandchildren, Bjorn and Kari. She was predeceased by her husband Hugh; parents, Pauline and Matt Ostapowich; sister Olga Jackson, infant sister Rose, and son Grant. A Celebration of Life will be held at Southminster United Church, 1011 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. At Natalie's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB or to the Lethbridge Symphony Association, Yates Memorial Centre, 1002 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P5. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B1. Phone: 403-381-7777.