In Memory of

George

Ingersoll

Olafson

Obituary for George Ingersoll Olafson

George Olafson passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2021 at 91 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy of 46 years. He is also survived by his 10 children, Dale, Lynn (Ila), Marilyn, Dwayne, Lorne (Darcy), Shannon (Bob), Brent (Val), Glen, Gary, Jennifer (Ricardo); and 2 stepchildren, Scott (Joanne) and William, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchilren, siblings and cousins. He was born on the Douglas farm in Tantallon, Saskatchewan on January 16th, 1930. He was the oldest son of Ingersol (Ingle) and Alice (Warriner) Olafson. George had a passion for baseball and hockey, playing ball throughout his entire life up to the age of 82. He spent hours watching the Blue Jays and also his children and grandchildren play baseball and hockey throughout the years. George will be fondly remembered for his amazing sense of humour, his great story telling ability, reminiscing about tales from growing up on the farm, and other travel adventures throughout Canada, the USA, and England. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Olafson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.