Carolyn Elizabeth Dion
August 14, 1933 – October 9, 2026
It is with great sadness and with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at the Elrose Golden Years Lodge on October 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Carolyn passed away with her daughter and two granddaughters by her side.
Carolyn Elizabeth was born August 14, 1933, in the Rosetown Hospital to Julius and Maisie Rasmussen, the oldest of five children. She grew up on a farm with her sister and brother in the Bickleigh District. She received her education at the Greenan and Bisley schools.
Carolyn spent her life as a full-time mother and homemaker. She was very proud of, in her words, “bringing up her children through some very trying times.” She was talented and known for her sewing, knitting, crochet and crafting abilities. Carolyn was active in the Lacadena Hobby Club.
Left to cherish her memory are Charalotte (David) Lytle, MaryAnn (John) Jason Denton, Micheal (Michelle) Ethan, Dillon Lytle, Martin (Christie) Lytle; Collein (James) Trayhorne, Sherry-Lynne (Victor) Lukenoff, Rodney (Lauralea) Berkeley, Wellington, Hawthorne Trayhorne, April Trayhorne (Brian McRann) DJ Debler; William Saathoff; Calvin (Marilyn) Dion, Carla, Melvin; Sarah Dion (Brian Penner) Dallas, Bailey, Cody, Mandy (Kailyn) Dion, Timothy Dion; Carmon Dion; Cheryle Furseth, Wyatt Furseth.
She is now reunited with her husband Arnold Saathoff, parents Julius and Maisie, son Christopher, daughter Carron, niece Myra, grandson Clint Furseth and sisters Laura Mactier and Judy Jakobsen.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Elrose Lodge and Dr. Avery Ironside for their care of Carolyn over the past while.
She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life was held at the Lacadena Community Centre on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM for all who shared in her life. A video of the service is available at www.shanidarfuneralservices.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the Elrose Health Centre Activity Fund, P.O. Box 100, Elrose, SK, S0L 0Z0 in memory of Carolyn Dion.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Shanidar Funeral Services.