GIDDINGS
It is with great sadness the family of Olga Giddings (née: Klimuk) announce her passing on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. Olga was surrounded by love at the time of her passing.
Olga was born June 27th, 1938, to Terenty and Paraska Klimuk. She was raised on the family farm near Arabella, Saskatchewan. At the age of 16, Olga moved to Canora, SK to complete her high school, living with her sister Mary (Mike) Dennis.
In 1956 Olga moved to Moose Jaw, SK to take psychiatric nursing, receiving her diploma in 1959. During this time, she met Arnold Giddings. They married in 1958 and had three children: Lynne, Glenn, and Kevin. Olga had a 40-year professional career in nursing where she helped many people.
Olga was a seventy-year active member of St Andrew’s Church and was also a member of the Moose Jaw Multicultural, Rotary, and other service clubs. Most of all Olga loved her family. She was at her happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by parents, Terenty and Paraska Klimuk, in-laws, Hedley and Pearl Giddings; Hedley’s second wife, Iris Giddings; siblings: Nettie (Walter) Macala, Mary (Mike) Dennis, and John Klimuk; brother-in-law, Leo Giddings; and grandchildren, Malisa Lawson and Chad Lawson. Olga is survived by her husband of 66 years, Arnold; children: Lynne (David) Lawson, Glenn (Rita), and Kevin (Lynne); grandchildren: Erin (Adam) Boyce, Joshua (Tara) Giroux, Erika Gebhart, Shannon (Wayne) Smith, Hana (Matt) Giddings, and Bryn Giddings; great-grandchildren: David and Gracey Boyce, Jake, Macy and Rily Giroux, Ellie and Oswald Smith; sister-in-law, Helen Klimuk; brother-in-law, Victor Giddings; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Olga’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Shirese Noble Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
