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LINDA ARLENE OLMSTEAD
Born: Nov 12, 1943
Date of Passing: May 16, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLINDA ARLENE OLMSTEAD
Linda Arlene Olmstead passed away peacefully at the Minnedosa personal care home on May 16, 2024 at the age of 80.
Linda was born November 12, 1943 in Neepawa, Manitoba. Linda was the first of four children to Art and Mary Mclaughlin, followed by sister Marie and brothers Jim and Blair. Linda spent her childhood in Neepawa and graduated high school at NACI. After graduating she married Vincent Martin of Oberon in August 1961. Vince and Linda briefly lived in Winnipeg before moving back to Oberon in 1963 taking over the family farm. There they raised three children, sons Thomas and Darin, and daughter Shawna. Linda was busy keeping the house in order, raising the children and being a farmer’s wife. She was active in the community and enjoy socializing with family and friends. When the kids were old enough Linda went back to school and studied nursing. First achieving her LPN, then RN and Bachelor of nursing. Her nursing career started at Neepawa Hospital and finished at Brandon general Hospital where she worked in several different departments over the years. She enjoyed nursing very much and the friendships she gained with so many coworkers.
After the loss of her husband Vince in 2003, and retiring from nursing in 2006, she met Neil Olmstead from Carberry, Manitoba. Linda and Neil married in 2008 and lived in Carberry. They enjoyed traveling, dancing, golfing, playing cards and socializing with mutual friends. They would spend winters in Texas and summers at home until health issues made it difficult to travel.
Linda was predeceased by her parents Art and Mary McLaughlin, husband Vince, daughter Shawna and infant son. Linda is survived by husband Neil Olmstead and his family, sons Thomas and Darin (Tracey) and granddaughters Laura and Sarah.
We would like to acknowledge and thank all the caring staff at the Carberry hospital and the homecare team who helped take care of Linda over the last few years. A special thank you to the staff at Minnedosa care home for all your dedication and compassion with Linda while she was with you.
A memorial service was held on May 27 at the Neepawa United Church, at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
Joe Ball officiating. Private family interment will be held before the service.
As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 01, 2024, Jun 01, 2024