Funeral Service at the Newhaven Crematorium , Mackay Queensland
Thursday October 22nd 2009
Eulogy
(written by David McLeod, delivered by Rod McLeod)
Thursday October 22nd 2009
Eulogy
(written by David McLeod, delivered by Rod McLeod)
Part 3
Ayres Rock
Wave Rock
Every state in Australia, plus many exciting trips through places not on the beaten track.
On safari by 4 wheel drive through the West and Cape York, helicopter rides through the outback in WA, the Bungle Bungles, Ayres Rock, Alice Springs, many more, Olive saw them all.
And she didn't limit herself to Australia.
On safari by 4 wheel drive through the West and Cape York, helicopter rides through the outback in WA, the Bungle Bungles, Ayres Rock, Alice Springs, many more, Olive saw them all.
And she didn't limit herself to Australia.
Rest of the world.
The Americas, Mexico, South Africa, the UK, all were on Olive's list.
And everywhere she went, more friends were added to her already huge list.
The Americas, Mexico, South Africa, the UK, all were on Olive's list.
And everywhere she went, more friends were added to her already huge list.
The RAAF fed Olive's taste for travel, and after the parting of the ways, Olive branched out to see as much of Australia and the world as she could.
Australia
Australia
TRAVELLING
"Olive was a Traveller, not a Tourist"
1956 - P&O Himalaya
Piccadilly Circus
Turin, Italy
Grand Canyon
New York
New Orleans
Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne July 2009
I'M NOT JUST A MOTHER YOU KNOW!
And she wasn't.
Olive was many things during her sojourn here,
Law Secretary
Receptionist
Accounts Clerk
Newsmagazine editor
Organiser
Short storywriter
Inveterate "letter to the editor" writer
Historian
Businesswoman
Olive was many things during her sojourn here,
Law Secretary
Receptionist
Accounts Clerk
Newsmagazine editor
Organiser
Short storywriter
Inveterate "letter to the editor" writer
Historian
Businesswoman
Musician
Volunteer
CLOSURE
That brings us to an end of this story of Olive's history.
We hope you now have a fuller picture of Olive's life story.
We would appreciate it if you can fill in any gaps or would like to add any comments.
Olive was full of life, loved dancing, partying and being with her huge range of friends.
So don't be sad about her passing, be happy that she led a full and interesting life,
and that she will be well remembered by all who knew her.
"Olive has left the Building"
"She is now dancing through the Stars"
We hope you now have a fuller picture of Olive's life story.
We would appreciate it if you can fill in any gaps or would like to add any comments.
Olive was full of life, loved dancing, partying and being with her huge range of friends.
So don't be sad about her passing, be happy that she led a full and interesting life,
and that she will be well remembered by all who knew her.
"Olive has left the Building"
"She is now dancing through the Stars"