Audrey V. Olson 1938 - 2007

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Audrey V. Olson, 69, Minot, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 in a Minot hospital.

Audrey was born July 25, 1938, in Minot, ND, the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (Hanson) Granheim. Audrey was raised and educated in Minot.

Audrey married Hjalmer J. "Joe" Olson on December 25, 1956 in Minot. Following their marriage they lived in Illinois for one year before returning to Minot. While in Minot, Audrey worked at Sears for several years. She also was a lifeguard at Roosevelt Pool and taught swimming lessons. Audrey's husband Hjalmer "Joe" Olson died on December 23, 1995.

She volunteered many hours at Easter Seals in Minot. She was active in Home League through the Salvation Army and volunteered there for a number of years. Audrey loved her family and she loved children. She loved crocheting and often gave away her homemade items as gifts. She was loved by many and you were always welcomed to stop in to visit.

Those who shared in her life: Children, Lonie Dodoo, Fargo, ND, Vernon (Cheri Houle) Olson, Bill (Stefanie) Olson, Kendall Olson and John (Patsy) Olson, all of Minot; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and numerous other children that called her grandma; sisters, Glenda Horgeshimer, June Baker and Carol Granheim, all of Minot; brother, James Granheim, Bakersfield, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband; brother-in-law, Leroy "Buck" Horgeshimer; two grandchildren and her parents.

Funeral: Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Thursday, from noon to service time at the funeral home.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND

Officiant: Rev. Mary Lou Aune, Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot

Music: Audrey's granddaughter's, Anessa Schalesky and Alyssa Tryfter, vocalists
"Where The Roses Never Fade"

CD Selections
"Amazing Grace"
"Angel" by Sarah McLachlan

Honorary Bearers
Gannon Olson and Ransom Supry

Active Bearers: Zack Horgeshimer, Adam Horgeshimer, Ted Horgeshimer, Brandon Butler, Joe Korner, Jeff Hegle, McGoo Hegle, Dave Boyett

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