Farrah Olia

1930 - 2017

Farrah Olia obituary, 1930-2017, Carol Stream, IL

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Farrah Olia Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 30, 2017.

Farrah Olia, 86, Geneva IL, Passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017, after losing her fight with cancer. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1930. She was an elementary school teacher until marrying the love of her life Dr. Mahmood Olia in 1951. Farrah was a wonderful caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a generous, joyful, kind, faithful, wise, witty person and was loved by everyone. She is remembered for her sweet smile. She enjoyed music, cooking, reading poetry and being outdoor in the nature, but most of all she loved spending quality time with her family. Farrah is survived by 4 children Freidoon Olia, Freida Poustinchian, Farhad Olia, Farid"Moe"Olia, along with 3 grandchildren Brian (Sheila) Poustinchian, Christopher Olia, Daniella (Tom) Stimpson and 5 great-grandchildren Aden Stimpson, Lydia Poustinchian, Shanel Stimpson, Natalia Poustinchian and Lila Poustinchian. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters. She is survived by a sister, a brother and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17W201 Roosevelt Road Oakbrook Terrance, IL 60181 followed by a Graveside service at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. For more information 630-941-5860 or visit www.chapelhillgardenswest.com

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August 6, 2017

Denise Sample

Sending prayers to your family. Farrah was such a loving person and it was a pleasure caring for her.

August 3, 2017

Dear Moe, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know how much you and your family loved and cared for your mother and I think she was very lucky to be surrounded by such a loving family. Your mother sounds like a wonderful, caring and strong woman. My heart goes out to you.
Lisa Bohne

August 2, 2017

Khosrozadeh

Dear Moe, Losing a loved one is always hard, specially a mother. We can only imagine what a great loss this is to you and your family. We pray that God gives you all patience and peace. May she rest in peace. Please accept our deepest condolences. Please know that you are not alone. We are grieving with you.
Khosrozadeh family

August 1, 2017

david macek

Dear Moe, our deepest sympathy to you & your family on your loss. you are all in our thoughts & prayers. The Macek family.

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