ANN MARIE FLORENCE OLSON (COOK)

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ANN MARIE FLORENCE OLSON (nee COOK) Paskwamostos Iskwew May 5, 1943 - December 20, 2013 Surrounded by family, Marie Olson (nee Cook) of Grand Rapids, Manitoba passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves to mourn her husband Oscar; her daughters Karen Sandney (Robert) and Pam Olson (Don); sisters, Yvonne Cook (Franklin), Virginia Arthurson (Ralph), Dorothy Hutchinson (Dick), Marlyn Cook and Helen Armstrong (Garth); grandchildren, Danny, Gena, Bryan, Angela, Jonathan, Dakota, Frankie, Darci and Eric; great-grandchildren, Cami and Evander. Marie was predeceased by her daughter Cindy; parents, Dan and Angelique Cook; brothers, Solomon, Norman, John, Russell, Walter and Danny; sisters, Audrey Sinclair and Grace McLeod, all of Grand Rapids. Marie had many nieces, nephews and other extended family. Marie was born and raised in Grand Rapids. She married Oscar and they celebrated 52 years together. They ran a business successfully for many years in the community of Grand Rapids. Later in life, Marie returned to school and worked as a counsellor, influencing many young people in the Grand Rapids School and in the community. Marie followed the Red Road and led a spiritually rewarding life for over 20 years, participating in Sundances and other Ceremonies. She worked to support the spiritual development of the people and personally counseled those who sought her assistance. Marie demonstrated her strength, courage and determination during her illness, as she had throughout her life. She was an Elder, a role model and a support to many people, both young and old. She will be missed by all who knew her. Wake services will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2013 and Monday, December 23, 2013 at the St. Alexander Catholic Hall, Grand Rapids, Manitoba. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, with viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. also at the St. Alexander Catholic Hall. Celebrant will be Father Noel Boulanger. Interment will follow at St. Alexander Catholic Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Manitoba. The Active Pallbearers will be Allan Cook, Sean Arthurson, Mike Hutchinson, Fred Sinclair, Mark McLeod, John Sinclair, James Cox and Tim Arthurson. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Dan Olson, Angela Halayko, Dakota Turner, Bryan Olson, Gena Olson, Francine Turner, Jonathon Bouma, Darci Turner, Cecilia Baker, Eric Turner, Ken and Rose Courchene, Ron and Shelley Cook, Betty and Gerry Scharien, Lydia and Tom Bercier and Floyd and Faylene Sutherland. A Change of Worlds When a woman dies, she is not dead She has merely changed her World instead. Her vision may become that of a Tall Tree, Looking out in all directions at once. Her vision may become that of a Tiny Ant With her nose as her horizon. Her vision may include the voice of Stars or The humming song of Leaves. Who knows? In this World a woman can also be The warm breath of the Summer Wind Or the comforting blanket of Winter Snow. In this World a woman who is a Raven Is also a woman who is a Stone Each living thing has lived before: The Bird. The Tree. The Woman. Why fear this Change of Worlds, my friend? Your courage travels with you. Your example is left behind So others may know The sweetness of your time. Arrangements Entrusted To: ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 23, 2013