The family of Helen Olson (nee Grant) are sad to announce that Helen passed away peacefully at the impressive age of 94 1/2 on October 29th. She will be missed by her two daughters, Karin and Susan (Brian), four grandchildren Nikki (Bob), Lauren (Steve), Avery and Charlotte, great-granddaughter Lucy, and many nieces and nephews. Born in Masset to a BC Provincial Police Officer father, Mom’s childhood included living in many small towns, often with the jail attached to their home! Being one of five siblings (all predeceased), she described her childhood as a happy one, with many jokes and pranks - which she continued throughout her life. Mom’s eclectic life continued when she married Dad (John, predeceased) and went to live with him in his remote logging camp, raising their first child (Karin) there until moving to North Vancouver in 1966. Mom made many dear friends who shared her love of travel and laughter. She was also a Lions Gate Hospital auxiliary member for many years, sharing her love of reading by volunteering as the librarian for Evergreen House. Please feel free to make a tribute gift in her memory to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, and in the wise words of Mom “have some fun”!
