Ellen died March 14 at Chilliwack General Hospital. She was 97. Ellen was born in Needles (Arrow Lakes), B.C. and lived approximately 60 years in the Chilliwack area.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband Jesse Olson in 1977.
She is survived by son Amund of Red Deer, Alta.; daughter Kamir of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister Billie Cole of Chilliwack; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
A memorial was held for family and friends in Chilliwack, followed by Cremation at Henderson's Funeral Home in Chilliwack.