Obituary of COPLEY – Olga Mary

1925 –2011 On Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Olga Copley of Calgary died peacefully after a six year fight with cancer at the age of 86 years. A woman of character, strength and dignity, Olga was actively involved in business and community in her thirty-two years in Banff where she worked as an administrative assistant at the Banff Centre, raised her family and helped Reg run Copley Plumbing and Heating. After Reg’s death in 1979, Olga returned to Calgary, and became active in the Native Calgarian Club, the Eastern Star, and the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. In spite of the loss of her sight, Olga was able to live independently and carry on her activities with the same commitment and passion she had always shown. Her challenges were met with great courage. Predeceased by husband Reg; sisters, Jennie Elliott, Sally Thompson and brother Mike Patrick; Olga is survived by her daughters, Diane (Bob) Ramsay, Janice (Ian) McCrum and Karen (Jim) Robinson; grandchildren, Janice Ramsay Lochhead (George), Brock Ramsay (Kristen Chappell), Joel McCrum, Marta McCrum, Amy McCrum Pals (Matthew), Candice Robinson and Tara Robinson; and great-grandsons, Eric, Alex and Ben. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at First Alliance Church (12345 – 40th Street S.E.) on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Olga’s Life will be held at First Alliance Church (12345 – 40th Street S.E.) on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service at Banff Mountainview Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Plan Canada, Because I Am A Girl, Telephone: 1-800-387-1418, www.plancanada.ca, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family wishes to thank friends LeEllen Klippenstine, Betty Rivers and the staff at the Southwood Hospice for their compassion, friendship and care. In living memory of Olga Copley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.