Olga (Zurowski) Petrone
August 20, 1921 ~ February 8, 2017 (age 95) 95 Years OldShare using:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Olga Petrone of Hillcrest, Alberta who was called to be with God on February 8, 2017 while receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital at the age of 95 years.
She was born on August 20, 1921 in Hillcrest, Alberta to parents Harry and Pearl Zurowski. Olga enjoyed the mountainous playground of the great outdoors and could be found horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking, huckleberry picking and tending her garden. She was skilled at many hobbies but her crochet work provided family and friends with amazing crafts and clothes.
Olga married Guido Petrone in 1944 in Bellevue, Alberta and they were blessed with three cherished children. She was a wonderful wife and mother and gave them a loving and nurturing home. She gained employment as a school bus driver in the Crowsnest Pass working for her husband’s school bus company that they owned and operated for many years. She was proud of her skills and was devoted to her job. She treasured time spent with family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren; they held a special place in her heart. Her kindness, friendly demeanor, determined character and stern but loving ways made her an inspiration to her family and friends. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.
She is survived by her son, Alan (Cathy) Petrone of Coleman, AB; her daughter, Carol Huss of Blairmore, AB; her grandchildren, Melissa (Steven) Stahl, Cindy (Chad) Burkart, Travis Huss, Tanya (Geordie) McLauchlan, Clay Petrone and Cody Petrone; her great grandchildren, Landon Stahl, Cadyn Stahl, Dagan Burkart and Nathan Burkart; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family as well as the many friends she made throughout her lifetime, especially Olga and Erika.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Guido Petrone; her son, David Petrone; her parents, Harry and Pearl Zurowski; her brothers, John and Fred Mazur; and her sisters, Pearl Barbero and Mary Bianchini.
The Celebration of her Life will be held on February 17, 2017 at 3 pm at Fantin's Funeral Chapel in Blairmore (13461-20th Ave) with Rev. Dr. Christopher Smith officiating. Interment to be held in the spring in the family section of the Hillcrest Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1130F – 44 Ave, SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4W6. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.
