Roy Berdict Olson passed into the presence of the Lord at the Hospice at Glengarda in Saskatoon on July 14th, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born north of Hawarden, SK on February 14th, 1926, the fourth child of Albert and Clara (Aadland) Olson. He attended Cosmopolitan Rural School, Hawarden School (after they moved east of the town), S.L.B.I.
Outlook, SK and Lutheran Brethren Schools in Fergus Falls, MN. In 1954, he married Joyce Olson, daughter of Alvin and Florella (Ganes) Olson from Hagen, SK. Roy and Joyce lived and farmed in the Hawarden area
for 60 years, retiring to Saskatoon in 2014.
Roy was born to farm. He had a natural curiosity about animals and plants and machines. He was always excited about the different seasons,
watching things grow in the spring and harvesting in the fall. He loved the solitude of the farm, spending time in the field, they yard and garden, and his workshop. Roy learned many skills over his lifetime and seemed to be able to fix just about anything. He was always willing to help at church, at camp, and with any projects for family and friends.
Roy is lovingly remembered by his daughter Carolyn Olson-Albrecht (David Albrecht), two sisters, Doreen Olson and Audrey Olson, and sister-in-law Betty Olson- Brekke, Joyce’s brothers, Jarle (Judy), Ron
(Delaine), Ken (Donna), Lloyd (Betty Lou), Larry (Irene), sister Sharon (Jim) Archibald, sister-in-law Kay Olson, and aunt Jewel Cochrane, many nephews, nieces and extended families, cousins, and friends.
He is predeceased by his wife, Joyce, his parents, three sisters, Beulah (Oscar) Johnson, Marjorie Olson, and Harriet (George) Johnson, one brother Allan Olson, Joyce’s brothers Malcolm (Ella) and Edwin Olson and sisters Vivian (Howard) Pushie, Ida Gwen (Bob) Bergh, Florence (Ted) MacDonald, mother and father-in-law, four nephews, one niece, and one
great-nephew.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Hospice at Glengarda, Elbow Bible Camp, L.C.B.I. or a charity of your choice.