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JO-ANNE OLAFSON
Born: Apr 08, 1950
Date of Passing: Feb 07, 2023
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JO-ANNE OLAFSON
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Jo-Anne Olafson, on February 7, 2023, at the age of 72.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Marge Shewchuk, her younger brother Kim and brother-in-law George Richmond.
Jo-Anne will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her partner Alan Anderson; daughter Cynthia (Fidelio), son David (Erin), stepchildren, Tara (Cam) and Matthew (Amii), grandchildren, Wil (Cheryl), Christy (Kyle), Zoë (Mario), Elyssa (Evan), Kianna, Adam, Paige and Everett; great-grandchildren, Malcolm, Jacob, Lillian and Lilo; her siblings, Wendy, Wayne (Sandy), Peggy (Hugh), Marlene (Pete), Herbie (Muriel) and Michelle (Allen), along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Jo-Anne was born April 8, 1950, the oldest of the eight children. She and her siblings enjoyed many great adventures on the family farm near Bankend, Saskatchewan. In 1983, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where she began a career as a Quality Control Technician for Phillips & Temro. She retired from New Flyer Industries at the age of 63.
Jo-Anne was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and bird watching (hummingbirds in particular). Spending time with her family was important to Jo-Anne; her grandchildren fondly remember camping and making crafts with their Amma. She and her partner loved to travel, taking long road trips throughout Canada, the United States and winter holidays in Mexico and Barbados.
The family extends their appreciation and thank you to all the staff of Rest Haven Nursing Home 3rd Floor - Freedom Meadows for their kindness and compassionate care of Jo-Anne during her stay.
Her Celebration of Life will be held on February 25, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, 205 Roseberry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, everyone is welcome to come and go between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
A private family interment will be at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2023
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My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to Jo-Anne's family and dear friends. I have gotten to know Jo-Anne as well as her mother Marge through work. Jo-Anne was well liked and respected by all who knew her. Although gone she will not be forgotten. Respectfully, Tony Zienkiewicz Work colleague - Posted by: Tony Zienkiewicz (work colleague ) on: Feb 18, 2023