Mrs. Marilyn Irene Olesen nee Walker of Spruce View, Alberta passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2024, at the age of 83 years. Marilyn was born on November 5, 1940, to Mary “Irene” (Johnston) Walker and Meredith Auston Walker in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. The Walker family lived in Alsask, Saskatchewan until moving to the Heckla District in 1946. Mom did her early schooling at Heckla and then went to Red Deer Composite High School for her High School years. She completed Business College after graduating. Marilyn married Lyle Leo Olesen on September 30, 1960, at the Innisfail United Church. Their daughter Janice was born one year later, on September 30, 1961. Their son Michael came along, on April 3, 1963. Scott was born on April 7, 1969, but passed away on April 20, 1969. The family moved to the farm just after Michael was born, so Lyle could begin farming with his family. Marilyn worked hard to support Lyle as he worked long hours, looking after two small children, gardening, learning to can and preserve what she grew in the garden. Both Marilyn and Lyle were involved in the growth of the Spruce View Community. Marilyn worked with the Spruce View Ladies Club, she taught Sunday School while Janice and Michael were growing up. She also helped Edna Bjarnason coach a girl’s soft ball team. Marilyn also taught piano in the family home after school. She loved curling, golfing, and baseball. She spent a lot of time in the last few years watching curling and baseball on TV. Marilyn also loved watching Game Shows and Cooking Shows.
Hers was a life well lived, and she lived it the way she wanted to right up to the end. Momma will be so missed by all who knew her. Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Janice (Randy) Jamieson of Red Deer, Alberta. grandson, Scott (Cheryl) Jamieson and two great grandchildren, Eliza and Lucas. granddaughter, Alissa (Kyle) Daines and two great grandchildren Korbyn and Jet. Her Son, Michael (Teresa) Olesen of Spruce View, Alberta. granddaughters, Marilee Olesen and Courtney Olesen, Trisha (Gavin) Kanngiesser and great grandson Leo, and grandson Dillon Olesen, as well as one brother-in law, Gordon (Shirley) Olesen and numerous relatives.
A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life was held at the Spruce View Community Hall, on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire Memorial Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society105-4807 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4A5 or at https://mssociety.ca/ Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006

• Date : 2024-02-25
• Location : Locally Family Owned (Red Deer) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com