Olena Catherine Stevens born April 29 1926 in Port Alberni BC. Passed away peacefully on July 11 2024, in Campbell River BC. She was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas and beloved companion Honey, her love bird.
Olena is survived and will be missed by her Children, Douglas(Julie), Les(Jean), Adele(Kerry), Ross(Shary), Susan(Marty) and Pam(Freddie &Boots). Her 15 grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great grandchild, as well as numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Olena worked during her years at BC Tel, where she met her husband, Douglas. After raising their children, she worked at Kmart and CNIB in Surrey BC. After Retirement they spent a lot of time travelling south and visiting family. Later they moved to Abbotsford, where Olena spent her time volunteering with the Ladies Legion Auxiliary, Widows Helping Others (WHO) and staying busy at the seniors Center. She spent her last 12 years Living in Campbell River where she continued to stay busy by playing shuffle and carpet bowling and visiting with her family and great grandchildren. She will fondly be remembered for her strong willed feisty attitude, sense of humor, laugh and smile. Her strong will to be active kept her driving till she was 90, working in her little garden and kept her family on their toes as she continued to live independently until her passing. Olena was proud of her family and friends and will be missed by the many who knew her.
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