Olive Ethel Poitras
Olive Ethel Poitras (née: Herrick) aged 93 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, after a brief illness.
Olive was born on October 31st, 1930 to Lillian (née: Fahy) and Russel Herrick in Climax, SK. She grew up in Shaunavon, SK alongside her six siblings.
While working for the Wheat Pool in Winnipeg, MB in 1954, Olive met the love of her life, Laurent Joseph Poitras. They were married the following year and spent the next 68 wonderful years together. They raised two children and created many great memories along the way.
Olive was a spiritual woman with strong convictions. Her door was always open, and she welcomed anyone with open arms. She had a way of making all feel loved and cared for, but also let you know when you needed to be held accountable. Her sense of humour was second to none, right to the end.
Olive’s strong faith led her to hold many positions within the church. There she met many close friends that became family. Her family and friends were always very important to her. They were always on her mind and in her prayers.
She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings: Alice (Bert), Ralph, Mae (Bill), Steven (Doreen), and Jim. Olive is survived by her husband, Larry; daughter, Michelle (Randy); son, Jon (Lisa); sister, Elsie (Murray); grandchildren: Keith (Jolee), Ryan, Jonathan, Dwight, and Chad (Amanda); great-grandchildren: Dahlia (Kameron), Suri, Rhett, Bria, and Jayden; great-great-granddaughter, Parker Olive; sisters-in-law: Inez, Fay, and Rachel; as well as many special nieces, nephews, and friends.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the amazing care Olive received in her final days, and to her close friends that were there for her and our family.
The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Melvin Bartley will officiate and interment will take place at a later date. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. In lieu of flowers, donations in Olive’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Olive. We bought oranges and apples from Olive as a church fundraiser, always looked forward to her phone call and the lovely visits we would have at the church and later in her home. A life well – lived!
Larry and family thinking of all of you at this time. Hold onto the memories that you made together.
Xmas will never be the same.Olive was always able to tell me the story behind each ornament on the big tree and then on the smaller tree.I have known Olive and Larry since I was 16 years old.Neighbors,fruit sales,friends friends and so much more.You will be missed my friend.Your heart was bigger than most,your LOVE and compassion for man and beast.Rest in peace dear lady.
Sending my condolences to Larry and family,
Olive was a special lady , I am so fortunate to have had her babysit my son
for a couple of years. She will be missed.
Olive and Larry were a fixture in our church and an important part of my childhood. As others have noted, Olive led a life of devotion to God and service to others. Her contributions to our church, community services and school cannot be overstated. I look forward to seeing her again when Jesus takes us home.
Olive was a wonderful kind person and I will miss her.
My father was the minister in the 80s which Olive and Larry attended. They were kind and so giving. Any church program they attended. They played a huge part in my childhood. RIP to a wonderful human being. I look forward to seeing you in the next world.
I am so sorry to hear of Olive’s passing. She was an amazing and warm hearted person.
I am sorry for the great loss that you and all of us share for losing Auntie Olive. She will be missed but I know we will see her again and for that, and the time we had with her, I am grateful. Hugs and love to you all.
As my son mentioned, I pastored the local Adventist church for close to 8 years. Larry and Olive were always an integral part of any church program and amongst our dearest friends. She lived a life of service and it’s not goodbye but goodnight until the morning of the resurrection!
Hi Larry, Michelle, and Jon
I am sad for each of you. I wish I could have been there for you as your mom and dad always seemed to be there for a family for all those years. Remember the good times that’s what gets us through the tough times.
Love you all and hope to see you again one day.
carrol