Laura OLIVER

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OLIVER:Laura May (nee Douglas). With deep sadness the family of Laura Oliver announces her death on January 23, 2014 just 41 days short of her 100th birthday at Regina General Hospital with her family at her bedside. Left to mourn her loss are her son Terry (special friend Shirley); daughter Sandra (Bill) Johnson of Regina; son Keith of Winnipeg MB; beloved grandchildren Michelle (Hartley) Gerbrandt of Altona, MB, Shauna (Kevin) McLennan of Brandon, MB, Myvanwy (Colin) Bechard of Regina, SK, Kristoffer (Tammy) Johnson of Zehner, SK, Simone Gibson of Toronto; of course her constant joys ñ her great grandchildren Kelsey and Mackenzie McLennan, Madison and Devan Gerbrandt, Jack, Reid, Kane Bechard, and Walker Johnson; step great grandchildren Riley, and McKenna. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack on July 29, 1992 and daughter-in-law Ev. She was born on March 5, 1914 in Brandon, MB where she grew up, went to school and met Jack at university. She held B Ed and M Ed degrees from the University of Manitoba and had a long career in the field of Education, beginning in a small one room school north of Brandon and retiring from Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg. Her life took her around the world with her fondest memories being those of the many years spent living and teaching in Bulawayo, S Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe). From their retirement in 1974 to his death in 1992 she and Jack enjoyed extended travel around the world, wintering in Texas, playing golf. The last chapter of Lauraís life revolved around her growing extended family whom she watched over with glowing pride. Nothing brought her more joy than being with her great grandchildren who have been so fortunate to have had her in their lives. GG never missed birthday parties and special gatherings and was a permanent fixture in our everyday life. Her incredible strength and will to live has been inspirational as she valiantly fought her peripheral arterial vascular disease to the end. Throughout her life, Laura placed above all else, her family who will miss her deeply. Special thanks to Dr. McCarville and his team and the staff of 3F who cared for her so kindly. Special thanks also to the staff of Heritage House ñ Wintergreene Estates who made her feel at home and cared for her so lovingly. We thank you all. Cremation has taken place and she will be interred in Rosewood Cemetery, Brandon beside her soul mate. A tea in celebration of her life will be held at Wintergreene Estates at a later date. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 28, 2014