Robin Marvin Olson Robin Marvin Olson was born on June 1, 1978 in Estevan, Saskatchewan to parents Brenda and Marvin Olson. He was the oldest of four children. As a child Robin lived with his family first in Hirsch, Saskatchewan then later moved to a farm outside of Bienfait, Saskatchewan. Robin grew up working on the family farm and playing hockey, two things he loved and talked about often. Rob had a head for statistics and friends and family were always amazed at the details that he could retain in relation to sports, in particular hockey. Rob attended the University of Regina where he received his Bachelor Degree in Geology. His first job was working as an oil field geologist back home in Estevan. After this he moved on to work at Seabee mine, a gold mine near La Ronge, Saskatchewan. His work then took him to Hinton, Alberta where he worked for Elk Valley Coal. Working in Hinton Rob made many friends and enjoyed his work, but he was a Saskatchewan boy at heart and eventually moved back to the province to work for Cameco. Initially Rob worked in exploration but later moved to the Rabbit Lake operation where his last position held was chief geologist. While living in Saskatoon Robin met and fell in love with his wife Heather Monsees. Together the two moved to Melfort, Saskatchewan and started a family. In June 2013 Rob received the devastating diagnosis of double hit lymphoma. He went through many rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant but it was not enough. On August 28, 2014 Robin passed away peacefully at home with his family. Rob was a compassionate and caring husband, father, brother, son, nephew and friend. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed. He fought bravely against this horrible disease and up until the end tried to live life to the fullest. Before his death Rob was awarded an honorary Masters degree in Business Administration from Athabasca University as he was five classes short from completing his goal. He spent his last months visiting with family and friends and trying to organize things to make his exit from this world more bearable. That was Rob, he was always worried and caring for other people. There are so many words to describe Rob; funny, determined, ambitious, smart, kind and organized. Rob is leaving behind his wife Heather and young son Chace, his parents Marvin and Brenda Olson, his brother Ryan (Lise Bourgeault) Olson and their daughter Emmerly, his sister Alison (Brad) Seipp and their children Clara and Emmett Robin, his sister Ashley Olson, his maternal grandfather Dave (Margurite) Matchett; as well many other extended family members, friends and co-workers. Life was better for having known him. He has been predeceased by his maternal grandmother Jean Matchett, his paternal grandparents Gordon and Maret Olson, and many other extended family members and friends. A Memorial Service for Robin was held from the Kerry Vickar Centre, Melfort, SK on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave MacPherson officiating. The eulogist was Troy Boisjoli and the scripture readers were Richard Matchett, Terry Baskier, and Heather Monsees. The ushers were Jared Galenzoski and Chad Yuhazs. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be directed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada or to the Chace Olson Trust Fund, c/o Melfort ScotiaBank, payable to Heather Monsees. To leave condolences for the family, you are welcome to visit the online guestbook at Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fedusiak Funeral Chapel & Crematorium of Melfort, SK (752-3838)
