It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Olive (Ollie) Moen on May 10, 2019 at West Park Crossing in Moose Jaw, SK.
Ollie was born on January 9, 1926 to Olaf and Annie Larson at Central Butte, SK. Ollie attended Teachers College in Moose Jaw and taught for 27 years at schools in southern Saskatchewan, retiring from Briercrest School in 1982. Ollie married Glenn Moen in 1950, and they worked together at the farm near Hearne, with Ollie taking charge of the garden. Ollie and Glenn travelled extensively but they were happiest at the farm, socializing with family and friends. Ollie and Glenn retired in 2001 to live in their condo in Moose Jaw. Although Glenn passed in 2011, Ollie remained in the condo until 2016 when she moved to West Park Crossing.
Ollie leaves behind nieces and nephews; Cheryl Harrison (Dave), Terry Scott (Maureen), Judy Jeffery (Gordon), Karen Newton, Don Larson, Garry Tremain (Mary), Janice Green (Dave), Bob Newton (Bonnie), Greg Scott (Joy) and several generations of great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Ruby Scott, Blanche Tremain, Violet Newton and brother Clifford Larson; brothers-in-law, Ron Scott, Orval Tremain, Red Newton and sister-in-law Bessie Larson.
The Funeral Service will be held at Parkview Funeral Chapel, 474 Hochelaga St. West, Moose Jaw, on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00 am. Della Ferguson will officiate Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Donations in Ollie’s memory may be made to CNIB and Moose Jaw Health Foundation. In living memory of Ollie, a memorial tree planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please see our online book of condolences at www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca and www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Blair Scott - Funeral Director
