Obituary of Olga Thompson

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Olga Carol Thompson at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta on September 22, 2024.

Olga was the youngest of six children born to Gilbert and Clara (Backen) Swanson of Sedgewick, Alberta on March 23, 1944.  She married Emil Thompson on March 4, 1960 and spent most of her life in Sedgewick where they raised their daughters and she helped Emil with his cabinetry business.  She enjoyed working part-time at Beairsto’s Store and then at Dave’s Pharmacy, where she had the opportunity to chat with and get to know many people.

Emil and Olga retired to Lac Sante.  Her grandchildren were very important to her and a lot of fun times were spent at the lake.  They returned to Sedgewick and enjoyed life on the acreage, before finally residing in Camrose, where they found many new walking paths to explore.  Olga loved to read, garden and sew, and almost always had a cat on her lap.

She took pleasure in gifting many of the quilts that she had so much fun making.  We will cherish our memories and feel the warmth of her love whenever we curl up in one of her quilts.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Emil of 64 years, daughters Leona (Garry) Frederick, Catherine (Randy) Metcalf, grandchildren Amanda (Jared) Brack, Karissa (Quinn) Costa, Ty (Kate), Kindred, Angel, Nick, Jade, Leslie, Kourtney, and Ila, five great grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley Swanson, brother-in-law Lehman (Marlene) Thompson and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings Harold (Pat), Gladys (Tormod) Christenson, Clarence, Norma (Alfred) Hogstead, Ralph (Louise), and grandson William.

We can’t say enough about the wonderful care and kindness Olga and her family received from Camrose Home Care and the Palliative Staff on Unit 2 at St. Mary’s.

A private graveside service for family will take place.  Please feel free to join the family for a come and go visit and lunch at the Sedgewick Senior’s Centre from 1-3 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or charity of your choice.