Dorise Irene ‘Dode’ Olson of Red Deer, Alberta, while surrounded by her loved ones, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Dorise will be lovingly remembered by Arvid ‘Harvey’ Strand, her dancing partner, life partner and partner in crime; her loving children; Richard (Leisa) Olson of Red Deer, Alberta, Rae Pidhirney of Edmonton, Alberta, and Cindy (Len) Krause of Kelowna, British Columbia; her grandchildren, Tammy (Tim) Johnson, Adrian (Krystle) Pidhirney, Taryn (Rod) Olson, Alayne Olson, and Nicholas (Kelsey) Krause; three beautiful great grandchildren; Kellie Beth Pidhirney, Locklyn Pidhirney and Cole Pidhirney; and four step-grandchildren; Bronwyn (Joe) Stephan, Catherine (Bob) Fraser, Melanie Wozencroft, and Elizabeth (Brian) Walker. She will also be sadly missed by her three sisters; Dorothy (Nick) Wyporowich, Ruth Balser, and Betty Malcolm; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. A Celebration of Dorise’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Dorise’s honor may be made directly to the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre at www.goldencircle.ca or The Golden Circle, 4620 – 47A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6C3. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Ashley Paton, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.