In Memory Of

Catherine "Ellen" Olsen

Nov 26, 1942 - Aug 14, 2024

Service

  At Ellen's request there will be no funeral service.

Notice

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to STARS Air Ambulance, Samaritan's Purse or any Kidney Foundations of the donor’s choice.

Obituary

It is with great sadness that on August 14th Ellen was called home.
Catherine (Ellen) Olsen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and auntie to many,
Born on November 26, 1942, in Daysland, AB. (almost on the way to the hospital) to parents William and Jessie Raine,
Ellen was the 6th of 7 daughters. Attending the Bateman School and moving to the Daysland High School to complete her education. Nursing school followed in Edmonton and then worked at the Royal Alex Hospital jn the OR. department and from there to Camrose Hospital.
Meeting Floyd Olsen and getting married in 1963, living on the farm in the Ferintosh, AB. area until 1973 when they moved the family to Rocky Mountain House, AB. She worked a few different jobs until 1982 when Ellen refreshed her nursing education and started working at the Rocky Mtn. House General Hospital in Extended Care.
Although she worked, her priority was her family, taking great pride in her kids and enjoying the arrival of all her grandkids.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents and 4 sisters. Survived by her loving husband Floyd of 61 years, 2 sisters, Son Ken (Kathleen), Jennifer, Hunter and Emily. Daughter Pam (Ken), David, Leslie (James), Hayley, Lucas. Son James (Tanya). Daughter Cindy (Randy), Darren (Marlena), Maddison & Jackson, Hugh, Austin (Dustin), Stephen, Tristan, with numerous nieces and nephews.
At Ellen's request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to STARS Air Ambulance, Samaritan's Purse or any Kidney Foundations of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Tim and Carolyn Clow:

Our sincere condolences to Floyd and Cindy and the rest of the family. I have great memories working with Ellen who was so very kind, loving and caring to all patients in her care. She was an exemplary person and nurse.

Caroline Weller:

My condolences to Floyd and family. Have known Ellen all of my life. Im sure you have many wonderful menories.

Rhonda & Rick Reynaud:

Our sincere condolences Floyd and family. Ellen had the gentlest, kindest approach with people in her work and in general. I have many fond memories of work and conversations with her. We always enjoyed our brief "Costco" visits with you both.

Davena Ma:

Sincere condolences to Floyd and the rest of Ellen’s family, on the loss of such a dear soul. I have many fond memories of Ellen’s grace and kindness.

Joan Adams:

Ellen was such a great nurse. I appreciated her caring heart knowing that my Grandpa and all the people in extended care were treated with love and respect. Thank you Ellen
I am so sorry ,sending sincere condolences to her family.

Karin Nijenhuis:

My condolences to her family. Have fond memories of working with Ellen in the extended care. Worked many shifts with her in the early 1980's Floyd my condolences.

Dawn & Donn Mason:

Sending our most heartfelt condolences to the entire family; and Pam, sending big hugs your way. Hold tight to all the wonderful memories of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Joyce Nielsen:

So sorry for your loss.

Leslee Vose:

Deepest condolences Floyd and Cindy and families. I really enjoyed working with Ellen. Hugs to you both

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