Olga Forbes

Olga passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital surrounded by the mountains she loved.

Olga Forbes (neeWarwaruk) was born in the hamlet of Wein(Wayne) Alberta and lived in small farming communities as a child and young woman.

She married Edward Forbes in 1942 and they had a wonderful life sharing their passion for travel, golf, curling and working together in the tourist industry. They lived in Edmonton for eleven years. Afterwards they moved to the Windermere Valley (in 1956) where they partnered with Olga's brother Bill and built a series of cabins on the shore of Lake Windermere that they named Lakeview Bungalows.

In 1966 Olga and Ed purchased Mount Farhnam Bungalows and operated that for a time until they retired due to Ed's failing health.

After Ed's death in 1978 Olga volunteered at the Foothills Hospital

for 2 years. She then discovered the Alberta Hostel Association and was installed as manager in the Whiskey Jack hostel where she summered for 20+ years until the age of 80. During the winters of those years she became a world traveler – making trips to Europe and many trips to her favorite country of Australia. In those years Olga made many good friends from all over the world and those friends were a joy and comfort to Olga during her retirement and illness.

Olga is survived by a daughter Connie Lyn Anderson (Clarence), and two grandsons: David (Andrea) and Darcy. Also two great grandchildren Shae and Evan. Two brothers Russell (Corinne), Bill and two sisters, Donna (Don) and Debra (Bill). As well Olga leaves to mourn eleven nieces and nephews.

Olga will be remembered as a caring, nurturing person who loved animals and people. She was a great friend to many hikers and backcountry users.

Friends and family will celebrate her life next summer

in Yoho National Park.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.