Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with a private ash interment following the service. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Icelandic 1-6 Cemetery.
John Oscar Olafson
1938 - 2022
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Oscar Olafson. He passed on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at the age of 83, with his family at his side.
John was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Ranka, his brothers, Jack and Paul, his sister, Sally Drewry, his brothers-in-law, Harold Fitzpatrick and Lyle Johnston. John is survived by loving wife, Sharon, son, Christopher and wife, Sophy and their son, James Jon, son, Gregg (and Tammy) and daughter, Shannon. He is survived by sisters, Anna Fitzpatrick and Oddney Sager, brothers-in-law, Howie Sager and Mack Drewry and sister-in-law, Ruth Olafson.
John was born in Morden, Manitoba on December 1, 1938 and raised in the beautiful 1-6 District. John often spoke fondly of growing up on the family farm. He would talk about sleigh rides to a one-room school, threshing the crops, riding horses and countless gatherings with family and neighbors. This would be the foundation for the rest of his life- Family, Community and Work, tied together with a strong faith in Church and God. John headed out into the world at an early age and soon started a career in the Lumber industry. He paid his dues working all over Manitoba and Saskatchewan with Revelstoke Lumber until he landed a position back in Morden in his late 20’s. It wasn’t long before the lovely Sharon Foster caught his eye, and they were soon married on January 20, 1968. It wasn’t long before they were blessed with three wonderful children and a permanent home in Morden. John, Sharon, Paul and Ruth soon went into business for themselves opening Olafson Building Materials Ltd. and thrived for many years after. In semi-retirement he started farming again on the Olafson farmstead with his two brothers and later with his son, Gregg. He also took on a job managing Elk’s Park Place, a job he loved very much. John was also very involved in his community. He was a long-time member of the St Paul’s United Church and the Elks Lodge, the 1-6 Cemetery Committee and was always eager to lend a helping hand with many other causes. Beyond working and volunteering he somehow found time to play golf, curling, horseshoes, baseball and to watch all his children’s activities. He was blessed later in life with a grandson, James. He loved following James’ interests and especially James’ baseball games. John will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humour, happy demeanor and active lifestyle. He will be sorely missed.
Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with a private ash interment at the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery.
John Oscar Olafson
1938 - 2022
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Oscar Olafson. He passed on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at the age of 83, with his family at his side.
John was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Ranka, his brothers, Jack and Paul, his sister, Sally Drewry, his brothers-in-law, Harold Fitzpatrick and Lyle Johnston. John is survived by loving wife, Sharon, son, Christopher and wife, Sophy and their son, James Jon, son, Gregg (and Tammy) and daughter, Shannon. He is survived by sisters, Anna Fitzpatrick and Oddney Sager, brothers-in-law, Howie Sager and Mack Drewry and sister-in-law, Ruth Olafson.
John was born in Morden, Manitoba on December 1, 1938 and raised in the beautiful 1-6 District. John often spoke fondly of growing up on the family farm. He would talk about sleigh rides to a one-room school, threshing the crops, riding horses and countless gatherings with family and neighbors. This would be the foundation for the rest of his life- Family, Community and Work, tied together with a strong faith in Church and God. John headed out into the world at an early age and soon started a career in the Lumber industry. He paid his dues working all over Manitoba and Saskatchewan with Revelstoke Lumber until he landed a position back in Morden in his late 20’s. It wasn’t long before the lovely Sharon Foster caught his eye, and they were soon married on January 20, 1968. It wasn’t long before they were blessed with three wonderful children and a permanent home in Morden. John, Sharon, Paul and Ruth soon went into business for themselves opening Olafson Building Materials Ltd. and thrived for many years after. In semi-retirement he started farming again on the Olafson farmstead with his two brothers and later with his son, Gregg. He also took on a job managing Elk’s Park Place, a job he loved very much. John was also very involved in his community. He was a long-time member of the St Paul’s United Church and the Elks Lodge, the 1-6 Cemetery Committee and was always eager to lend a helping hand with many other causes. Beyond working and volunteering he somehow found time to play golf, curling, horseshoes, baseball and to watch all his children’s activities. He was blessed later in life with a grandson, James. He loved following James’ interests and especially James’ baseball games. John will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humour, happy demeanor and active lifestyle. He will be sorely missed.
Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with a private ash interment at the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery.