Gladys Olive Malcolm (nee Dean) passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 in Victoria. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Edmonton. Olive was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Robert.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Russell, Edeana (David), Gayle (Gerry), Margo, and Adele, as well as family and friends.
Olive was a kind and loving grandmother to Amelie, Jeremie (Nina), Julie (Jacek), Geoffrey (Nicole), Christina (Brian), Ryan (Julia), Tamara (Chris), Matthew (Morgan), Stefanie (Kaurwn), and Carissa. She especially loved seeing her great-grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan, Sophie, Felix, Emily, Benjamin, and Campbell.
Olive grew up in Edmonton. At seven she was sent for a year to Steep Creek, Saskatchewan to live on her aunt’s farm for her health, a profound experience in her early life. She was an active girl who scandalized her father by getting a black eye playing hockey. She attended Edmonton’s Victoria High and worked in her family’s grocery store. In her 20s, during WWII, she left Edmonton, first going to Whitehorse to work for the American Army during Alaska Highway construction, then to Washington DC to work for the British on coded communications. After the war, she moved to Victoria, worked at the dockyard, met and married Bob. For the next three decades, she devoted herself to her family. Olive never lost her wanderlust and in retirement, she traveled the world with Bob, family and friends. Her last adventure was to Tahiti in 2018 at the age of 96.
Thanks to the staff at the Wellesley and the caregivers of Island Health who assisted her in this last year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross.
A Memorial Service was held on June 4, 2021. To view the service please click on the arrow below.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Ken Palmer
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The Sharp Family The last of the old gang! Our heart felt condolences go out
to all the Malcolm family. Olive and Bob played a large part in our childhood memories. Weddings, birthdays, camping and the ubiquitous bridge games. Our parents best friends through all the years.
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Marjorie Whitley We are very sorry for your loss. With our deepest sympathy,
Marjorie Whitley and Family
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Coleen Noble So sorry for you loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady!
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Myrna Boudewyn So sorry to read of your dear Mom’s passing. I remember her as a very sweet and generous person. She was a wonderful friend to my Mom. Curling her hair for her every week and they were so supportive of one another. Love and blessings to all of you.
Your old baby sitter and neighbour.
Myrna Boudewyn (Fawcett)
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Ruth Ferne (Luining) On behalf of my Mother, Lucille Luining and myself, I send deep condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. Wonderful childhood memories come flooding back when I think of your Mom,
Ruth Ferne (Luining)
Condolences from Ken, Allan, and Donna Palmer, and our mother, Joan Pearson.
Wow, who knew about her adventures and activities as a young woman during WWII? I don’t think it ever came up in conversation around the dinner table all those years ago.
I apologize for my part in the trick Russ played after the Vic High fire.