Olive E. Olson

Olive Ethel Olson passed away August 24, 2022 at the age of 97 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.  

She was born in Ryder, North Dakota on February 9, 1925.  She married Ernest Olson on November 8, 1944 who preceded her in death on January 3, 1986.  She worked for the Grand Forks public schools at Ben Franklin Elementary School as a lunch lady for many years until retirement.  She also volunteered at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in the coffee shop. She was called the angel at Valley Senior Living because she had survived three end of life experiences.  She loved visitors and always insisted on having a glass of red wine for happy hour.  She will be missed by all who loved her deeply.  

She is survived by three children, Patricia (Roger) Hertzelle, Rodney (Jane) Olson and Kevin Olson.  Seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.