Blaine Lyle Olson passed away on July 16, 2024 at Melfort, Sask.

He was born on August 3, 1946 to Oscar and Anna Olson of Pleasantdale. He was the third of five children.

In 1969 he married his life long partner of 55 years Dianne Holoien. To this union two sons were born, Craig and Cordelle.

Blaines choice of vocations took him to a number of places. His first was to Northern Auto Parts, followed by Fort Ignition, Napa and Prairie North Co-op for 23 years. He loved the time he spent partnering with his Dad on the farm. He referred to this as his hobby. He retired from the Co-op in the spring of 2022. With that brought many changes for him. He so enjoyed getting on the lawn mower and cutting grass at the church and a few other places that were needed.

The last year of his life his health began to fail. He was diagnosed with Cancer in early March of this year, followed by months in the hospital going through treatments.

Blain is survived by his wife Dianne, his sons Craig and Cordelle, grandchildren, Lars, Annika, Abbey, Thomas. His brother Alvin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Oscar and Anna, brothers Angus, Chester and sister Paulette.

We will all miss him deeply

Till We Meet Again

 

• Date : 2024-07-16
• Location : Melfort, Saskatchewan