In Loving Memory
Olive Maud Violet (Venables) Evanson
1909 - 2012

Mrs. Olive Evanson passed away peacefully at Extendicare Michener Hill in Red Deer, Alberta on Friday February 24, 2012 at the age of 103 years. Olive was born in Ontario on January 31, 1909 to Ernest Thomas and Alice Maud Venables. She had four older brothers: Frank, Jack, Bill and Vince. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her nieces: Arden McLaughlin, Yvonne Moore and Carolyn Walker and nephew Barry Venables along with numerous great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews as well as a multitude of friends. Olive spent her early years in Coleman, Alberta where she lived with her father and brothers. Later she lived in Quebec and British Columbia before returning to Alberta where she worked at the Winter Club. She also worked at a chicken culling plant, where she scrimped and saved so she could buy some land in the ‘west country’ where she became a successful pig farmer and was very proud of her carpentry skills, having constructed all her own buildings. Olive had a great love for animals and rescued many dogs and cats. She supported the SPCA and many people received assistance when their pet required veterinary services. Although mostly self-taught, Olive was passionate about books and learning; her great passion being history. She wrote several books, and many poems which she lovingly gave to her many nieces, nephews and friends. She also loved the simple things in life…like going to the A&W for coffee and ‘chips’ with her dear friend, Patricia, after which they would visit Dodd’s Lake to watch the ducks and geese; or attending the Innisfail Farmer’s Market and having her special hot dog.Olive set such a good example with her kindness and generosity toward everyone. At Olive’s request, there will be no funeral service, but if friends and family would like to do something in honour of her memory, surprise someone with an act of kindness, which she very often did.