Memorial
Elvira Olson, of Fairfax, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. Services:1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum of First Lutheran Church. Interment: Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax. A visitation will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel and after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Elvira is survived by her husband, Russell; children, David (Nancy) Olson of Fairfax, daughter, Cindy (Tim) Kay of Eugene, OR; sister, Evelyn Johnson of Mason City; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Elvira was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters.
Elvira was born May 2, 1931 in Palermo, ND to Ole and Mary Johnson. She married Russell Olson in Northwood, Iowa on December 21, 1952. Elvira was a woman of great inner strength who was welcoming and loved to cook and entertain people in her home. She was known for her artistic and decorating abilities. She was generous – always giving people a second chance. Her interests included bird watching and charcoal drawings. She liked to tend her flowers but most of all she loved caring for and being with her family. She made her house a home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.