Darlene Kay Olstad Parlee Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Darlene Kay Olstad Parlee

April 05, 1946 - July 17, 2019

Obituary For Darlene Kay Olstad Parlee

Darlene Kay Parlee, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 73 years.

Darlene was born to Elmer and Fern Olstad in Fairview, AB. She grew up in Fairview and later attended nursing training in Red Deer, obtaining her RNA license. After her children were born, she worked in surgical supply at the hospital in Grande Prairie. She worked for over 40 years in healthcare.

She met the love of her life, Linton, through mutual friends and they married in July 1966. They were blessed with two children, Brian and Tracy, to complete their family.

In her retirement she enjoyed going for coffee with friends and family and going to Quizno’s after church with Rattliffs.

She is survived by her sister Gayle Hart of Fairview; son Brian (Carmen) Parlee and grandsons Sam and Ben of Grande Prairie; daughter Tracy (Jim) Hudson and granddaughters Cynthia and Sarah of Fort Frances, ON; as well as numerous sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Darlene was predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Fern, step-father Frank Johnston, sister Kay, brothers Jimmy and Jack, and her husband Linton.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 11:00am, at McLaurin Baptist Church in Grande Prairie (10913 107 Ave.).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6) or Camp Wapiti (c/o) McLaurin Baptist Church 10913 107 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7P9).

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24 Jul

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11:00 AM

McLaurin Baptist Church , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Keithley Dan

My sincere condolences. Darlene will be greatly missed.
June 24, 2021

McCaskell Merrylin

My deepest condolences to the family of Darlene. I know she treasured you all. She continues to live her eternal life with God.
June 24, 2021

Nysted Rachel

Brian, Carmen, and family, and Tracy, Jim, and family: please accept our sympathy on this loss of your mom and friend. Your mom and I began our friendship, when your dad brought her to meet the family. It grew over the years, and running into her was always a pleasure, no matter where it was. She was always happy to have a hug, which we both seemed to need. She was this little person, with a huge heart. I donâ??t think she ever said a bad word about anyone! I pray that God would cover you with His peace during the days and weeks ahead. With love, Robert and Rachel Nysted
June 24, 2021

Parlee Evelyn

Brian, Carmen, Tracy,Jim and families I wish to send my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Love auntie Evelyn

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