Evelyn C. Ollas, 99 Years old
Seattle, Washington
Born December 30, 1916 Saskatchewan Canada
Passed away from natural causes – March 7, 2016
Married in Kelso, Washington July 18, 1938 to Frank T. Anderson (deceased )
Remarried in Seattle, Washington August 10, 1962 to Martin Ollas (deceased)
Funeral announcement to be made at future date.
Evelyn grew up in a family of 8 children in Mount Angel Oregon. She moved to Washington State in the 1930’s where she was married to Frank Anderson (deceased in 1957). She remarried in 1962 to Martin Ollas (deceased in 1985). Evelyn remained a widow for the remainder of her years. Evelyn was a resident of Seattle for over 60 years. She was a very positive person, her favorite saying was “Happiness is an inside job.” Before she retired at the age of 62 she worked as a seamstress and later as an accountant for a contracting business. She was a long time member of the Swedish Club in Seattle and recently donated several artifacts to the club. Additionally she volunteered at the Greenwood Senior Center helping in the kitchen preparing and serving food. When dances were held at the center she especially liked the polka and swing dances. She enjoyed this activity well into her middle eighties. She relished her independence, living on her own, reading the Bible and doing things for others. Many friends and family will miss her warm welcoming smile and kind words.
She is survived by her son Steve Anderson his wife Kris and two grand children Emily and Natalie all living in the Kirkland, Bellevue area. Also by her sister Bertha Morey, many nieces, nephews and their children residing in Oregon and Washington.