Pauline Olson Sargeant passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded with love. She was born in Montesano, Washington on December 26, 1923 to Norwegian parents, Oscar and Klara Olson.
Paulie graduated from Elma High School and attended Seattle Secretarial School. After graduation she worked for the Austin Construction Company. In 1943, an adventurous Paulie took a ship to Kodiak, Alaska to work at the US Navy Base. There she met the love of her life of over 71 years, Senior Lieutenant James M. Sargeant (Sarge). They married on August 16, 1944 in Seattle, Washington and in 1954 they moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Paulie and Sarge were devoted lifelong partners and parents creating a loving, lively and supportive home. Paulie was always welcoming and wanting to feed you. She was a friend to all, greeting anyone with a warm hello and willing to share her great sense of humour. Paulie was interested in everyone and full of memorable “Paulie’s Pointers”. She was hardworking and will be forever remembered for her determination and her fun loving, caring and kind manner. Paulie was a long-time member of Zion United Church in Moose Jaw. Paulie and Sarge enjoyed many summers at Buffalo Pound Lake and in their retirement years enjoyed winters in Mesa, Arizona.
She was predeceased by her parents, her seven siblings and their spouses, her in laws, her loving husband Sarge, daughter Diana Sargeant, and infant granddaughter Stephanie Ready. Paulie is survived by her children: Jim (Barb) and their children Andrea McLean (Travis and their children Blake and Kate) and Tim (Anne-Sophie Thene); Terry (Debbie) and their children Jordan, Paul (Shanel Brandics) and Kyle; Jana Foushée (Jeff) and their children Charlie (Mikal and their children Myles, Beau and Ry) and Marie Foushée Carr (Tyler and their children Wade and Dean); Jill Ready (Don) and their children Julie Ready (Rory McCorriston) and Christine Ready (Jon Stadler).
We would like to thank Mom’s many friends, her great neighbours and Michelle for their assistance and care throughout the years, and more recently Autumn Personal Care Home for all their kindness, care and love shown to Mom. To honour Mom’s wishes there will be no Funeral. We will honour Mom and think of her every day. We were so fortunate to have been with our wonderful mom all these years and grateful to have so many memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Elsker Deg (Norwegian: Love You)
