Allan Olson, beloved husband of Mrs. Carlotta Olson of Yorkton passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, surrounded by family. Allan was born on October 25, 1943 in Preeceville, SK and was the son of Martin and Katherine (nee Midock) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. As a boy he began his education at North Prairie School, and attended grade 9 at Preeceville School. He completed his high school years at the Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute at Outlook, SK., after which he attended the University of Saskatchewan. He later decided to finish his education at the Central Pentecostal College in Saskatoon, SK. Dad had many amusing stories of his years at school that he loved to share with his family. He loved working on the family farm and after completing his education, spent several years there before heading to Yorkton where he met his wife Carlotta. Allan and Carlotta married March 10, 1979 and raised three children together. Dad was a salesman at heart and held various positions in the field throughout his life. He was also actively involved in many organizations such as the Voice of the Handicapped, Toast Masters and the church. He had a very strong faith right from childhood; he loved to read God’s Word and knew it through and through. But one of Dad’s favorite things was to spend time with his family, which was amplified by each addition of another grandchild. He loved to make small talk with his grandchildren and tell them stories. He always wanted to hear about what they were learning in school which would lead to stories about his own childhood. He looked forward to family birthdays and holidays and loved to see his whole family together. Dad leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory, his wife of 36 years, Carlotta: his 3 children, Steven, (Petrunia) Olson, Amanda (Fred) Skorobohach, Alanna Olson (Brook Pilipow); seven grandchildren; Celina, Lilianna, Emma, Isabella, Thomas, Napoleon and Nicholas; sister Darlene (Warren) Mann; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Dad will join his grandson Frederick John; parents, Martin and Katherine; and many other friends and family members in Heaven. Papa we will miss you and love you forever. A visitation for family and friends was held on Monday evening at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Family Centre with Pastor Rick Gibson officiating. The organist, Kathleen Gibson led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘My Jesus, I Love Thee’, ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and ‘What a Day That will Be’. A special musical selection was ‘Lord I Need You’ sung by daughter, Amanda and granddaughters, Celina, Lilianna and Isabella Skorobohach. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by friend, Ted Ward, Allan’s sister, Darlene & Allan’s son, Steven. Interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemene in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Celina Skorobohach, Steven Olson, Chess Schappert, Garry Hutton, Jon Kleebaum and Ted Ward serving as the casket bearers. In memory of Allan memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Health Foundation for the Intensive Care Unit of the Yorkton Regional Health Centre as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
