In loving memory of

Ellen R. Olson
February 19, 1927 - September 26, 2017

Utica,
Ellen R. Olson, 90, of rural Utica died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at St. Anne' Extended Healthcare in Winona. Ellen was born February 19, 1927 in Cedar Valley to Palmer and Alma (Sebo) Erickson. She graduated from Winona High and married James Olson in Winona on December 14, 1946. They made their home near Fremont, as Ellen worked with James running their farm. She enjoyed her big garden, canning and freezing its' bounty. She also enjoyed baking and cooking, as she loved to feed her family and friends. Ellen was a leader of the Lewiston Cancer Support group. She was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church - Lewiston, serving as a deacon and in Church Circle. A current member of Utica Presbyterian Church. She was also involved with the Fremont Sunshine Club, Birthday Club, Red Hat Ladies and delivered Meals on Wheels.
Survivors include a daughter Mary Sue (David) Kreidermacher of Utica, a son Jim (Beth) Olson of Lewiston, five grandchildren, Kelly (Bob) Brooke; Brad (Cari) Kreidermacher; Todd Kreidermacher; Trent (Kristin) Olson and Katie Olson, great-grandchildren, Madison and Coleman Brooke; Jordyn and Hayden Kreidermacher and Aubrey Kreidermacher, and sister-in-laws, Dorothy Edwards and Audrey Olson. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, James in 2013, a sister, Pearl Gappa, in-laws; Gene Gappa; Helen Baer; Gladys and John Bain; Irvin and Margaret Baer; Clarence Edwards and Robert Olson.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30th at St. Paul's U.C.C/ E.L.C.A in Lewiston, with the Reverend Tim Gerarden officiating. Burial will follow in Fremont Scotch Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Hoff Funeral Service in Lewiston. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Please share a memory of Ellen at her on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.


Tributes

Paula Lange-Stevens wrote on Oct 1, 2017:

"Sorry to hear of the loss of a lady I was blessed to get to know and spend time with. Ellen you have a beautiful soul and will make a beautiful angel! Give my love to John, Gladys, & Bob...see you all again my friends!!"

Kitty Millen wrote on Oct 1, 2017:

"I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as a beautiful, kind lady."

Barb luehmann wrote on Sep 30, 2017:

"Dear Jim and Mary Sue, I am so sadden to hear of your mom's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your families . Your mom and dad were some of the best, god fearing people I ever knew. Blessings to you. Barb Luehmann "

vonda mcallister wrote on Sep 30, 2017:

"mary sue and family,ellen was a wonderful lady. my mom lida greethurst,,and I always loved to visit with her.may the lord be with you all.vonda(greethurst)mcallister"

Terri Moger wrote on Sep 30, 2017:

"To Ellen's family, a beautiful lady inside and out. Ellen and Jim warmly welcomed my family when we became members at Lewiston Presbyterian Church. Ellen, my friend, I enjoyed sitting by you on Sunday mornings and our visits which turned into phone calls and exchanging Christmas cards. You were always "stylish" and well put together and on Sunday mornings I couldn't wait to see what beautiful piece of jewelry you would be wearing. RIP SWEET ELLEN. "

Richard Fischer wrote on Sep 30, 2017:

"Supper Nice Lady. My sympathy to you the family."

VeeAnn Patzner wrote on Sep 28, 2017:

"Ellen was only a part of our Red Hat group a short time, but she was a good friend. VeeAnn Patzner"

Kathy Thesing wrote on Sep 28, 2017:

"What a beautiful, peaceful woman she was. Always a sense of calmness she had. May we all carry that memory of her with us."

Janell Dahl wrote on Sep 28, 2017:

"I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing Mary Sue. What a nice lady she was. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love to your family. Orv and Janell Dahl"

Donna Dahl wrote on Sep 28, 2017:

"Our prayers go out to you Mary Sue and Jim in your loss. Donna and Jerry Dahl"

maureen hurley wrote on Sep 27, 2017:

"Your precious mom,Ellen Olson was always a cheerful ,pleasant lady ! I have happy memories of being invited to your farm as a child. Your family was always an example of true happiness . Heartfelt sympathy to your family over the loss of your beautiful mother. Love, Maureen ( Kennedy) Hurley "

Fran Bockenhauer wrote on Sep 27, 2017:

"I enjoyed our visits and lessons during the years the South Lewiston Homemakers was an active group. Ellen made an egg dish with broccoli, cheese, bread and ham for us that was positively delicious! She was always a shining example for others and a very gracious lady. Fran Bockenhauer"