KAREN ADELE LANE

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KAREN ADELE LANE

(nee OLMSTEAD)

Karen “Adele” Lane (nee Olmstead), beloved wife of Dan Lane, passed away at the Brandon Assiniboine Centre on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Morden Manitoba on September 21, 1957, Adele was the second child of Glen and Marjorie Olmstead.

In Adele’s early life she enjoyed fishing, camping, and being outdoors. She was a high school athlete and went to various schools as her family moved around Manitoba. She started her post-secondary schooling at Brandon University and later graduated from University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science. After marrying Dan in June of 1979, they moved to the country and built a home while starting a family. Adele enjoyed many family activities including; fishing, camping and traveling. In her later years Adele enjoyed visiting and connecting with many friends and family members.

Adele is survived by her husband Dan their children, Becky (Joe), Bryce (Kristi) and Brent (Jaci); six grandchildren, Sullivan, Isla, Owen, Adeline, Brooks, and Pearl Lane; sisters, Gail Roger (Don), Elaine Price (Jerry); sister-in-law Linda Olmstead, sister-in-law Barbara Andrew (Garry), brother-in-law Gordon Lane, sister-in-law Peggy Maunula, brother-in-law Tim Lane, and brother-in-law Andrew Lane (Carmen), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Adele was predeceased by her parents, Glen and Marjorie, her brother Don Olmstead and brother-in-law Brian Maunula.

The family wishes to thank the health care providers on the 5th floor of the Brandon Hospital and the 3rd floor of the Assiniboine Centre for the kind care they provided Adele.

Tributes: www.memorieschapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 07, 2026