| Date of Birth | November 9, 1916 |
| Passed Away | November 24, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Howard |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | December 22, 2008 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Howard Union Church |
| Interment Location | Howard Cemetery |
OLGA H. McCALLUM
HOWARD-Olga H. McCallum, 92, formerly of 3720 Mill Road, entered into rest peacefully Monday morning (Nov. 24, 2008) at the Livingston County Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris.
Born in Howard on Nov. 9, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Etta Earl Hopkins. On Dec. 30, 1942 she was married at the Howard Union Church to Hugh B. McCallum, who predeceased her on Feb. 3, 2000 after 58 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by her two brothers, Lisle Hopkins and Eldon Hopkins and her sister, Mary Ellen VanGelder.
A life long resident of Howard, Olga graduated from Hornell High School in 1932 at the age of 16. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1935 at Geneseo Normal School and received her master’s degree in 1962 at SUNY at Geneseo.
She was employed as a teacher in Arkport, Mt. Morris and retired from the Avoca Central School.
Olga was a member of the Howard Union Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a former trustee of the Howard Library and also served as the Howard Town Historian.
Her family includes her two sons, Timothy (Diane) McCallum of Perry and Douglas (Maureen) McCallum of Ontario; her five grandchildren, Michael (Brandy) McCallum of Dusseldorf, Germany and Mindy (Daniel) Shute of Topeka, Kansas and Kara, Ian and Brendan McCallum all of Ontario; her great-grandson, Elijah Michael Shute; also several nieces and nephews.
At Olga’s request there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held in her memory at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22 at the Howard Union Church, with the Rev. Dean Bembower officiating. Interment will be in the Howard Cemetery at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either the Howard Union Church or the Howard Public Library, Avoca, NY 14809.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Olga was a very special person & teacher. She was my sons 3rd grade teacher in Avoca. My mom (Carol Calkins ) and her had a friendship. My mom passed away Oct. 26th-so they will meet again!!!
She will be remembered by many people for her kind ways & smiles.
My thoughts & prayers go out to all of her family.
Mrs. McCallum is my favorite teacher. I was in her 6th grade class, and back then students were still read to. I could’ve listened to Mrs. McCallum read for hours. She really knew how to read a story. She was very captivating. She always looked and smelled so nice. I remember gazing at her beautiful jewelry. She had the most interesting charm braclets. I adored her!
I lived with my grandmother when I was a kid. We lived next door to the McCallums. My grandmother being so much older had many “older” ideas on how young ladies should dress and look.I remember going to Mrs.McCallum & pleaing with her to please talk to my grandmother & make her understand that all the other girls wore pants to school,and not dresses everyday. She did talk to her and got her to compromise. I was allowed to wear pants on gym days.(Thank you Mrs. McCallum!)Through the years she had a great many talks with my grandmother.(For which I will be forever greatful!) Tim & Doug you had wonderful parents! They were very good to me and my grandmother through the years.Unfortunatley I did’t always appreciate it as much as I should have then.May she rest in peace!
Our sympathy at Olga’s passing.
Our condolences to the McCallum family. Olga was a very special lady, I (Lois) worked at ACS when she was a teacher and we became friends. I always admired her and her willingness to help others. Another angel has arrived in heaven.
Tim and Doug your mom was one in a million. She’s going to be missed by many but will not be forgotten. Your mom rocked! She was certainly proud of you and your families. She was a guidance counselor to many young people. Peace to all of you during this time. Your mom lead a wonderful life.