Jean L Olson
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Jean Louise (Blank) Olson, 71, died Saturday November 14th from complications caused by COVID. Prior to COVID, she was otherwise healthy with no health conditions. She was born July 27, 1949, to Clarence and Lola (Peterson) Blank in Webster, SD.
She graduated from Roslyn Public School in 1967 and then Northern State College with a degree in Library Science in 1970. She taught third grade in South Dakota, Kentucky and Virginia. She was married to Wayne Olson on June 26, 1971 at Roslyn Lutheran Church and moved shortly thereafter to Wilmore, KY where Wayne attended seminary. Wayne's pastoral duties brought them to several communities including Newport News, VA, Stone Lake, WI, Albany, IL, and finally settling in Poquoson, VA. To this union were born Lee Olson of Newport News, VA; Lydia (Scott) Olson George of Poquoson, VA; Eric (Cali) Olson of Altoona, PA; Carl Olson of Newport News, VA and Rachel Olson of Merchantville, NJ; four grandchildren: Hannah and Samantha George and Dayton and Dawson Olson.
In 2016, Jean returned to South Dakota to take care of her mother, Lola Mydland in Aberdeen, SD. Jean particularly enjoyed spending time at Pickerel Lake and visiting with her beloved children and grandchildren. She was very active at Northern Plains Baptist Church in Aberdeen, SD. She volunteered, taught Sunday School and truly loved the Lord.
Jean was a strong, independent, selfless woman with a bright smile and incredibly kind heart. She enjoyed listening to her son Carl play piano, baking, drinking strong coffee, looking at grocery sale ads, uplifting her children in their various passions and saying "kisses" to her grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in death by her father Clarence. She is survived by her mother Lola Mydland, Aberdeen, SD, her children, grandchildren and her brothers George (Connie) Blank of Casselton, ND, and Wayne (Katie) Blank of Anchorage, Alaska.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are sent to NeSoDak Bible Camp which holds a special place in our mother's heart.
Memorials can be sent to:
NeSoDak Bible Camp
3285 Camp Dakota Drive Waubay, SD 57273
Online Memorial Gifts to NeSoDak can be made at:
www.losd.org/donate
We ask everyone to please be kind, wear a mask and cherish your loved ones.
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