In Memory Of

Floyd James Olsen

Apr 3, 1940 - Aug 2, 2026

Service

  A family service will be held at a later date.

Obituary

Floyd James Olsen
1940-2026

Our dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law, joined our mom, Ellen, in heaven on August 2, 2026.

Floyd was born on April 3, 1940. He lived, went to school, and met his wife Ellen in the Ferintosh area. They were married July 6, 1963. They shared 61 happy years of marriage until Ellen's passing in 2024.

Floyd farmed with his dad, Jim, in the Ferintosh area until 1973, when he and Ellen moved the family to Rocky Mountain House.

He worked in the oil patch, at Westview Plumbing, and then at the Rocky Hospital in the maintenance department, as the supervisor for many of his 30 + years, until his retirement in 2004. After that, Floyd & Ellen enjoyed their acreage life in Alhambra. Moving into Red Deer in 2015.

Dad will truly be missed for his kindness to all, his knowledge (our MacGyver), love of family, camping, fishing, his famous popcorn, woodworking and carpentry. These are only a few of dad's interests ... he was willing to give anything a try and was never too far away to lend a helping hand when needed.

Dad also had a love of flying, getting his pilot’s license in 1979, and was a member of the Rocky Flying Club for several years. He enjoyed taking people for rides and talking about his adventures in the sky.

Floyd is survived by his children: Ken ((Kathleen), Jennifer, Hunter & Emily); Pam ((Ken), Leslie (James)and David); James (Tanya); Cindy ((Randy), Darren (Marlena, Maddison & Jackson), Hugh and Dustin); his sister Mary Ellen (Larry); sister-in-law Goldie; sister-in-law Mary, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Floyd's memory to STARS Air Ambulance, or the Red Deer Hospice Society.

Condolences can be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Davena Ma:

Sincere condolences to all of Floyd’s family and loved ones. I too worked with him for many years at the Rocky Hospital and have many fond memories of those days. I still think of many of the lessons he taught. Like never throw away any weird looking bits of metal or plastic that you found on the floor, because he would probably know what it came off of, and be able to fix it. Floyd and Ellen were very dear people, and I feel blessed to have known them.

Kathy Rasmussen:

I didn’t know you, you certainly didn’t know me. Your name has stuck with me since a child, because you helped my dad in 1991 after he had a rollover by Sylvan Lake. You were truly an angel that day, and thank you a million times over for saving my father.

Karin Nijenhuis:

So sorry to hear this, Like some have said before, it was easy to ask him small favours. And it would be done quickly. No need for triplicate requests or e mails first. Floyd knew his stuff, and was respected by the nursing staff. I also worked many great shifts with Ellen. They both were a great part of a nice day at work.

Stewart Stephanson:

News about the passing of Floyd brings me much sadness.I’m sure I met Floyd first, while he worked at West View Plumbing and Heating .
My employment made it mandatory, I knew all those in the trade.
Floyd ( and myself ) were interested in aviation. I I know longer recall who was first, but we both became private fixed wing pilots.
For sure , Floyd was much more involved than me . As a licensed pilot, when riding with Floyd , I always rode in the right seat up front .
( it was a safety procedure )
Many adventurers followed!
Still recall in clarity, the first trip and landing at Ram River Fall air strip .
Floyd and I, were volunteer firefighters for the Town of Rocky ( also included attending fires in the County )
He was one of many I can recall ( and every one of them stood tall for the rest of the members )
And yes, I can recall 10 o’clock coffee breaks at the old hospital!
With appreciation, for a long time friend !
Stewart

Gregg and Dorothy Robinson :

So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing, he was always a great resource in the hospital and nothing was too much trouble.

Dorothy Kirstein:

So very sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was always my favourite handyman/maintenance man at the hospital. He could fix anything! And always with a smile.

Colleen Salmon:

So sad to hear of Floyd’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember the good old days when the Maintenance men fixed everything and you just had to ask, no forms or computers. Floyd and John kept the hospital going and there were many challenges in a building that needed to be replaced.
Coffee at 10 was a great gathering of departments and times of many good laughs.

Joey Williamson:

Dear Pam and family ,, so sorry to hear of your dads passing, treasure all the memories and all the things he taught you ,, sending hugs .

Rhonda & Rick Reynaud:

Sincere condolences to you all. Your Dad was indeed a great man. Add to his MacGyver skills the sharpening of nursing scissors. I'm sure he did many (mine included). I worked with both your Mom & Dad. Lovely people. Miss them both.

Dawn&Donn Mason :

Condolences to the entire family; our thoughts are with you all…

Tim and Carolyn Clow:

I remember your parents fondly while working with them at Rocky Hospital. Sending our sincere condolences to you all.

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