Obituary of Ruby Joanne Elizabeth Olson

Joanne was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 9, 1961. As the result of a stroke and after a 9 day family vigil at her bedside, in the early evening of Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Vancouver General Hospital, while listening to The Old Rugged Cross, Joanne peacefully decided to not take another breath. Joanne is survived by her mother Julie, husband Dan, daughter Amanda, son Brandon (Brooke), and grandsons Jaxon and Bentley. She is predeceased by her father Tony and brother Michael. Joanne preferred not to be labelled. No matter what titles she carried – Daughter, Student, Liquor Worker, Union Organizer, Executive Assistant, Business Owner, Executive Director, Travel Agent, Wife, Mother, Grama or Community Volunteer – she was above all else, and at all times a Human Rights Social Activist – if she must be labeled, that is the one to use. A memorial service honoring this incredible woman will be held on Saturday, January 25th, at the ACT Theatre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC. Doors will open at 5:30, Service at 6:00 with a live music reception and light snacks to follow until 10pm. Patrolled parking underground. Watch the video and audio stream of Joanne’s Service here: In lieu of donations, live your lives safely, respectfully and practice random acts of kindness in her honour.