Obituary of Carlotta Louise Olson

OLSON - With deep sorrow we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Carlotta Olson, on January 2, 2022 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre surrounded by her family. Carlotta Louise Olson (nee Schappert) was born to Albert & Emma (Baumung) Schappert at the Yorkton Hospital on June 6, 1948. She was raised on the farm and attended Clova School and MacNutt Village School. She was a quiet child, already in love with canines from a very early age. She sometimes pretended to be a dog, and often didn’t walk, but got around on all fours. She spent the first 18 years of her life on the farm with her family, then moved to Yorkton with her mother and younger brother after the passing of her daddy in 1966. She took a job at the local vet clinic doing what she loved. Carlotta and her mother created a warm home from an old fixer-upper on Smith Street in Yorkton, caring for people who were in need of shelter or a good meal. They accepted foster children, special needs people, and generally anyone in need. Her mother pioneered the Homemaker service among other programs through SIGN in Yorkton; Carlotta worked alongside her in the Homemaker program. In March of 1970 Carlotta was blessed with her first child, Steven. Many happy years and family gatherings were enjoyed during these years. Through her employment with SIGN, Carlotta met her soon-to-be husband, Allan. After a short courtship they were married March 10, 1979. In January 1981 Allan and Carlotta were blessed with the birth of twin daughters, Amanda and Alanna. At this time Carlotta became a full-time stay-at-home mother. During this time, she continued to take care of two special needs borders. Once Mom’s children were grown and left the home, she began work with the Yorkton Sunrise Health Region in the laundry department. One of the joys of Mom’s life was becoming “Nana” with the birth of her first granddaughter. Nana would welcome another seven grandchildren into her life. She enjoyed travelling to all her grandchildren’s dance competitions and festivals. Over the years Nana loved visits from her children and grandchildren, cooking delicious meals and stocking the cupboards with treats. Mom loved animals, and over the years had many pets. In her retirement she enjoyed taking nature walks with her two dogs every day. Mom’s love for animals didn’t end with the animals in her own home, she also delighted in feeding the squirrels and birds who resided in her back yard as well as on the nature trails. Mom leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory her three children: Steven (Petrunia) Olson, Amanda (Fred) Skorobohach, Alanna Olson; seven grandchildren: Celina, Lilianna (Chris), Emma, Isabella, Thomas, Napoleon, and Nicholas; sisters: Betty (Jim) Naber and Donna Kleebaum; brother Chess Schappert; her dogs Molly and Jinny, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mom will join Dad, her grandson Frederick John, parents Albert and Emma, and brother-in-law Jim across the river, as well as many other relatives, pets and friends. Mom, we will miss you and love you forever. The Funeral Service was held on January 8, 2022 in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Rick Gibson officiating. Special Music included in the service was “Danny Boy” sung by granddaughter, Lilianna Wiebe, “Harvest Moon” with pianist Amanda Skorobohach and guitarist by Ivan Drouin sung by granddaughters, Celina, Lilianna and Isabella Skorobohach, and the congregational hymn “Abide with Me” with pianist Kathleen Gibson. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethesemane with Fred Skorobohach, Thomas Skorobohach, Napoleon Skorobohach, Chris Wiebe, Jon Kleebaum and Scott Spilak serving as the casketbearers. Memorial donations may be made to Paws and Claws Animal Rescue (Box 1047 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3) or to the Yorkton S.P.C.A. (79 7th Ave. S. Yorkton, SK S3N 3V1) as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Saturday, January 8th, 2022 3:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Carlotta Olson June 6, 1948 - January 2, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book