Edith Dorothy Olesiuk

Edith was born April 1, 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up on the family homestead just north of Wildwood, Alberta. After living briefly in Vancouver, ‘Edie’ and Art moved to Prince George where they raised their family on Douglas Street and in Charella Gardens. In 1980, they moved to Canoe, BC where they enjoyed many happy retirement years. After Art passed, Edie returned to Prince George in 2009 to be closer to the family. She spent her final 10 years living in the PG Gateway Assisted Living and Complex Care Home.

Edith’s greatest love was her extensive family, always taking special interest in each and everyone’s life. She was passionate about gardening and spent many hours creating oil paintings. In her younger years, she loved to dance and she and Art were avid square dancers. Edith had numerous friends wherever she lived with whom she loved to discuss current affairs over a cup of coffee and a cheese biscuit. You would often find her reading the local newspaper, reading McLeans magazine or watching Judge Judy and Jeopardy.

Survived by sons Donald (Diane) of Williams Lake and Brian (Shannon) of Ft St James; daughter Roxane (Ron) of Tobiano, BC; eight grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and their families located throughout Canada and the US; sister Evelyn Finner of Wildwood, AB; sister-in-law Shirley Terris of Hinton, AB and many, many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by Arthur, husband of 51 years; parents Fergus & Louise Terris and brother Donald Terris.

Special thanks to all Gateway Staff for their continuous time and care of Edith.

A Celebration of Edith’s Life will be held on Monday, Sept 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Bon Voyage Banquet Hall, 4366 Highway 16 West, Prince George, BC. It would be an honour for family and friends to join us as we celebrate Mom’s life and share memories of her.

If you choose, in lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.