Barbara Olson 1943 - 2009

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Barbara Olson, 65, Minot, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in her home.

Barbara Azure was born on April 4, 1943, the daughter of Edward and Laura Azure in Belcourt, ND. She was raised and educated in Belcourt.

On December 26, 1962, she was united in marriage to Reginald Olson. She then became a homemaker and assisted her husband in operating his business, Midway Transmissions, north of Minot. In later years, she was a daycare provider.

She enjoyed sewing, puzzles, playing bingo, and playing cards and dice with her sisters. She also enjoyed crafts.

Those who shared in her life: Children: LeRoy (Katherine) Olson, New Town, ND, Laura (Todd Mehlhoff)
Olson, Reggie Olson (Theresa Tillary), and Frank Olson (Stephanie Rud), all of Bismarck, ND; sisters: Shirley (Moses) Montavo, Boston Cromwell, Belcourt, ND, Donna (Paul) White Owl, Watford City, ND, Cuddy (James) Scott, Minot, Janice (Michael) Norflete, Minot, Diane Valley, Minot, Sandra (Ronnie) Azure, Belcourt; brother: Jimmy Azure, Belcourt; five grandchildren: Jason, Billy, Santana, Brandon, and Frankie Jo. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jeffrey and a sister Linish.

Visitation: Monday, April 13, 2009 from 2 until 7 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 12:30 pm at St. Leos Catholic Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park at a later time in the spring of 2009.

Officiant: Father Justin Waltz

Music: Processional 'Be Not Afraid"
Commendation "Song Of Farewell"
Recessional "Amazing Grace"
Nadine Holmly and Marie Hagen-Bourquin, musicians

Honorary Bearers: Barbara's family and friends

Active Bearers: Curtis LaFountain, Billy Olson, Terrance Taylor, T.J. Montalvo

Immediately following the funeral service there will be lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church.

The Olson family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Barbara.



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