Obituary of Lorraine Ruby Glidden

Lorraine Ruby Glidden

(May 4, 1927 - July 23, 2021)

Lorraine was born on May 4, 1927 in Camrose to Roy and Myrtle Olson. She passed away peacefully on the evening of July 23, 2021, at the age of 94.

Lorraine grew up on the family farm near Bawlf, and attended school at Shelburne. When she left home, she began working in the kitchen at the Vermilion School of Agriculture.

While working in Vermilion, Lorraine met Walter, and they married on January 4, 1948. They lived in Viking for 4 years, where their son Don was born. In 1952, they moved to Camrose, building their home together.

Lorraine began her career at Rosehaven, and after a few years, she pursued education to enter the field of occupational therapy. Lorraine thrived in that environment, and found numerous opportunities to share her gifts and love with the residents and staff until her retirement. 

Many exciting adventures were had by Lorraine as she explored her passions. She loved to be outdoors gardening, skiing, golfing, curling, or camping with family and friends. She was well known to have her trailer fully stocked with any items the family may have forgotten. Her grandchildren were a big part of her life, as well as her nieces and nephews, and she loved being in their presence and participating with them, whether it was cheering them on at a sports event, or helping to deliver newspapers. No one could make raisin cookies like Grandma! Often the boys at the engine shop looked forward to seeing her coming with an ice cream pail full of them. If there was a curling game on, however, they might have to wait until it was over to get their treat. The kitchen was her happy place, and she loved to have family and friends over for meals. 

Lorraine volunteered many hours working with the ladies of the Moose. There, she helped cater meals, take tickets, and work bingos. Going to the Moose Christmas banquet was a family tradition for many years. She was an active part of the UCW, and had the work of running the kitchen for lunches down to a science. Her heart to help was big.

The family would like to acknowledge the care and compassion given to Lorraine by the doctors and nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital during her final days.

Lorraine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.  She leaves to cherish her memory her son Don (Karen); three grandsons Kevin (Carroll), Kim (Kirsten), Kyle (Mila); ten great-grandchildren Marshel, Meredith, Zander, Rachael, Emeli, Kennedi, Seth, Darius, Gabby, Dax; many special nieces and nephews; brother Leon (Bud) Olson and sister Delores Bruce. She was predeceased by her husband Walter and brother Larry.
 

Her funeral was held on Saturday, July 31 from 2:00 PM at the Camrose United Church, 4829 - 50 Street, Camrose, with Rev. Helen Reed and Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck officiating. Please note that masks are required at Camrose United Church. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Lorraine's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, or to the Camrose United Church.