Olga Bealey
1930-01-31 2014-06-10
BEALEY, Olga Jean
The family of Olga Jean Bealey is saddened to announce her passing on June 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Home, Saskatoon.
Olga was born at home, in Hague, Saskatchewan on January 31, 1930. She settled in Saskatoon with her family and attended St. Mary's School as well as Bedford Road Collegiate. She studied accounting at the University of Saskatchewan and went to work for the Grey Nuns of Saskatoon at St. Paul's Hospital, where she was Chief Accountant. Her career at St. Paul's spanned 35 years where she was devoted to her work and to the Grey Nuns.
Olga was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt. Family and faith were the most important aspects of her life. She built a house near St. George's Cathedral in 1971 and invited her parents to retire there with her along with her sister Gloria. She cared for them and especially Gloria who she faithfully drove to Cosmopolitan Industries on a daily basis for many years. She enjoyed many summers with family at the cabin at Manitou Beach. Brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles all enjoyed happy times there. In her last 20 years, she shared her home with her sister Pauline.
Olga was active in the community, particularly in the church where she sang in the alto section of St. George's Cathedral Choir. Olga was also involved with St. Joseph's Nursing Home where she was an active Auxiliary member and sat on the Board of Directors as Chairman for many years. She was a great supporter of the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph and all their good work.
Olga travelled internationally to Italy and Sweden and she made many trips to Prince George, Port Coquitlam and Vancouver to visit her brothers Ron, Julian, Ed and their families. She was the family photographer and she recorded many events over the years. Aunty Olga was always happy to take her nieces or nephews on outings such as a drive-in movie or a sleepover where you were sure to be spoiled. She was the first to have high tech items of the day, such as a color TV. We would all be invited perhaps for KFC and to watch Ed Sullivan.
Anyone who knew Olga remembers her sense of humor. Once she got up during a public meeting where we were to introduce ourselves and said "Hello, my name is Johnny Cash." Olga had a fun loving spirit and wasn't afraid to try driving her brother's motorbike or to go snowmobiling with her family in her mink coat and high heels. She was also very tender and would cry with joy when a piano or violin were played for her. She was certain of her opinions, had strength of character and was able to help many people throughout her life.
Recently she recounted the story of the antiqued looking plaque of the Virgin Mary. As a young schoolgirl she went to church every day during lent and the good sisters at school gave this to her as a reward. Olga is now with her Savior in Paradise and is reunited with her family.
Olga was predeceased by her father Nicholas; her mother Mary; brothers Edward and Julian and sisters Gloria and Pauline; as well as brother-in-law Joseph Metanchuk; sister-in-law Marjorie Bealey; and nephew Donald Bealey. She leaves behind her brother Ronald and sister-in-law Helen Bealey of Prince George, BC, sister-in-law Marion Bealey of Vancouver, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews along with their spouses and children.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who attended to Olga. We send a very special and heartfelt thank you to Sister Theodosia, the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph, the nurses and staff of St. Joseph's Home, and Deacon Myron Yamniuk for their friendship and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Home, 33 Valens Drive, S7L 3S2.
Awakening is saying goodbye to what's known, in order to embrace what's best.
Vichnaya Pamiat
Prayers for Olga will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Both Services will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon with Very Rev. Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences visit, www.parkfuneral.ca "Obituaries & Tributes". Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103.
The family of Olga Jean Bealey is saddened to announce her passing on June 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Home, Saskatoon.
Olga was born at home, in Hague, Saskatchewan on January 31, 1930. She settled in Saskatoon with her family and attended St. Mary's School as well as Bedford Road Collegiate. She studied accounting at the University of Saskatchewan and went to work for the Grey Nuns of Saskatoon at St. Paul's Hospital, where she was Chief Accountant. Her career at St. Paul's spanned 35 years where she was devoted to her work and to the Grey Nuns.
Olga was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt. Family and faith were the most important aspects of her life. She built a house near St. George's Cathedral in 1971 and invited her parents to retire there with her along with her sister Gloria. She cared for them and especially Gloria who she faithfully drove to Cosmopolitan Industries on a daily basis for many years. She enjoyed many summers with family at the cabin at Manitou Beach. Brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles all enjoyed happy times there. In her last 20 years, she shared her home with her sister Pauline.
Olga was active in the community, particularly in the church where she sang in the alto section of St. George's Cathedral Choir. Olga was also involved with St. Joseph's Nursing Home where she was an active Auxiliary member and sat on the Board of Directors as Chairman for many years. She was a great supporter of the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph and all their good work.
Olga travelled internationally to Italy and Sweden and she made many trips to Prince George, Port Coquitlam and Vancouver to visit her brothers Ron, Julian, Ed and their families. She was the family photographer and she recorded many events over the years. Aunty Olga was always happy to take her nieces or nephews on outings such as a drive-in movie or a sleepover where you were sure to be spoiled. She was the first to have high tech items of the day, such as a color TV. We would all be invited perhaps for KFC and to watch Ed Sullivan.
Anyone who knew Olga remembers her sense of humor. Once she got up during a public meeting where we were to introduce ourselves and said "Hello, my name is Johnny Cash." Olga had a fun loving spirit and wasn't afraid to try driving her brother's motorbike or to go snowmobiling with her family in her mink coat and high heels. She was also very tender and would cry with joy when a piano or violin were played for her. She was certain of her opinions, had strength of character and was able to help many people throughout her life.
Recently she recounted the story of the antiqued looking plaque of the Virgin Mary. As a young schoolgirl she went to church every day during lent and the good sisters at school gave this to her as a reward. Olga is now with her Savior in Paradise and is reunited with her family.
Olga was predeceased by her father Nicholas; her mother Mary; brothers Edward and Julian and sisters Gloria and Pauline; as well as brother-in-law Joseph Metanchuk; sister-in-law Marjorie Bealey; and nephew Donald Bealey. She leaves behind her brother Ronald and sister-in-law Helen Bealey of Prince George, BC, sister-in-law Marion Bealey of Vancouver, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews along with their spouses and children.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who attended to Olga. We send a very special and heartfelt thank you to Sister Theodosia, the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph, the nurses and staff of St. Joseph's Home, and Deacon Myron Yamniuk for their friendship and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Home, 33 Valens Drive, S7L 3S2.
Awakening is saying goodbye to what's known, in order to embrace what's best.
Vichnaya Pamiat
Prayers for Olga will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Both Services will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon with Very Rev. Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences visit, www.parkfuneral.ca "Obituaries & Tributes". Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103.