Olga Giddings
It is with great sadness the family of Olga Giddings (née: Klimuk) announce her passing on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. Olga was surrounded by love at the time of her passing.
Olga was born June 27th, 1938, to Terenty and Paraska Klimuk. She was raised on the family farm near Arabella, Saskatchewan. At the age of 16, Olga moved to Canora, SK to complete her high school, living with her sister Mary (Mike) Dennis.
In 1956 Olga moved to Moose Jaw, SK to take psychiatric nursing, receiving her diploma in 1959. During this time, she met Arnold Giddings. They married in 1958 and had three children: Lynne, Glenn, and Kevin. Olga had a 40-year professional career in nursing where she helped many people.
Olga was a seventy-year active member of St Andrew’s Church and was also a member of the Moose Jaw Multicultural, Rotary, and other service clubs. Most of all Olga loved her family. She was at her happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by parents, Terenty and Paraska Klimuk, in-laws, Hedley and Pearl Giddings; Hedley’s second wife, Iris Giddings; siblings: Nettie (Walter) Macala, Mary (Mike) Dennis, and John Klimuk; brother-in-law, Leo Giddings; and grandchildren, Malisa Lawson and Chad Lawson. Olga is survived by her husband of 66 years, Arnold; children: Lynne (David) Lawson, Glenn (Rita), and Kevin (Lynne); grandchildren: Erin (Adam) Boyce, Joshua (Tara) Giroux, Erika Gebhart, Shannon (Wayne) Smith, Hana (Matt) Giddings, and Bryn Giddings; great-grandchildren: David and Gracey Boyce, Jake, Macy and Rily Giroux, Ellie and Oswald Smith; sister-in-law, Helen Klimuk; brother-in-law, Victor Giddings; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Olga’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Shirese Noble Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
My condolences and prayers are with you all at this time. I’m sorry we didn’t make it down there this year to see them. There was plans, but it didn’t work out. Love from the Stanley and Irene, Lorie Lorne, Scott Giddings and families
Olga was a great sister in law for many years. She was a good friend to me and I miss seeing her and Arnold at the Coop shopping. She was a wonderful cook and we always enjoyed her Boxing Day feast every year.
She will be sadly missed by family and many friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you be comforted by the knowledge that Olga’s is resting safe and secure in Jesus’s arms.
My deepest sympLynne and the Gidd
My deepest sympathy to the Giddings family on the passing of Olga. We took our RPN training together starting in 1956 and graduated in 1959.My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I regret that I am unable to attend the funeral.
Condolences to the family, she was a caring nurse , worked with her many years ago.
My deepest sympathy to the Giddings family on the passing of Olga.We started our RPN training together and gratuated in 1959.I regret that I will not be able to attend the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lynne and David and family. So very sorry to hear of Olgs’s passing. May all your cherished memories help you get through this painful time.
Arnold, Lynn, Glenn, Kevin and families:
I was saddened to learn of Olga’s passing. A life well lived and a wonderful psychiatric nurse. I thoroughly enjoyed Olga during my time at Chateau St. Michael’s as the Director of Care. Cherish your memories and she will be forever in your hearts.
My sincerest condolences.
Lynne, David, and family. So sorry to hear of Olga’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don & Gwen Peterson
Arnold please accept my sincere condolence. I worked for you in construction at STI thru Public Works
Arnold please accept my sincere condolence. I worked for you in construction at STI thru Public Works
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Olga. She was a lovely lady who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Another long time St. Andrew’s member is gone. Our deepest sympathy to Arnold, and all of Olga’s family and friends. I know you will cherish the happy memories you have of her. Take care.
Arnold, Lynne, Glenn, Kevin and families
We are very sorry we cannot be with you to say goodbye to Olga, our favorite aunt. We always enjoyed our visits, especially to have Olga update us on her family, the Klimuk relatives and everyone’s activities. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will pray with you as we watch the streaming service.
My deepest condolences to Arnold and family. We were your neighbors on Grayson Crescent. Olga was a lovely lady who always made sure to stop and talk if I saw her. I babysat for you when she went back to nursing. Mom and Dad always had a good word to say about her. She will be missed by all, but the memories will not stop.
Val Lennox (Neudeck) and the Neudeck family.
What a beautiful celebration of Olga. She can now rest in God’s home and forever be in peace. Condolences to all. Olga and Arnold were neighbours of my late in-laws Connie and Mouris Cooke.
I was also able to get to know them more through my job. They were truly a sign of what mairage and respect are. Till you meet again in heaven.
Arnold and the Gidding Family…My sincere condolences in the passing of Olga. May you all hold all your precious memories close to your hearts and carry on her legacy …..
The service was a wonderful celebration and dedication of Olga’s life as I just had the opportunity to watch it online. Yes , she was definitely a social butterfly and a very sweet, classy one with a great sense of humour too! Always enjoyed our chats either at the curling rink, church events that she was helping with and of course, out and about in MJ with Arnold by her side, patiently waiting with smiles!!! I will miss Olga but will have many memories of joking around and good laughs with her!!!
Rest in peace Olga! Leslie (Chin) MacDonald