1925
Bernice
2012
Bernice Olson
May 19, 1925 — November 6, 2012
Bernice Olson, 87 of Ashby died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her home under the care of Lakeland Hospice and her family.
Bernice Juline Evavold was born on May 19, 1925 in Ashby, Minnesota the daughter of I.K. and Tilla (Monson) Evavold. She was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1943.
Bernice and Edward "Bing" Olson were married on April 15, 1944 in the Trinity Lutheran Church. Bing was serving in the Navy and they lived in Pasco, Washington then in Daytona Beach, Florida. After his discharge they moved to a farm near Erdahl where they farmed for five years before moving to their farm west of Ashby. In 1987 they moved to their present home in Ashby. She was a homemaker, had been a Nurses Aid with the Pelican Lake Nursing Home and taught piano out of her home for many years. Bernice was a devout Christian who was very active with her church. Her witness to God was the spiritual foundation of her family, relatives, friends, and community. Bernice enjoyed her daily devotionals and praying for others. Her Tuesday Bible Study Group was a very meaningful part of her life for many years. She had been the choir director, organist, taught Sunday School, was involved with WELCA, and was one of the founders of the W.I.N.G.S. program. She had served as President of the PTA, belonged to St. Olaf Homemakers, and the Birthday Club. She loved attending many sporting events and liked T.V. game shows. She enjoyed all the times she had with her sisters who were an inspiration to one another. Her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were such an integral part of her life, enjoying every moment she was given to spend time with them.
She is survived by her beloved husband Edward "Bing" of 68 years; and six children, Terrence Olson of Ashby, Patricia (Jack) Converse of Alexandria, Rodney (Sally) Olson of Glenwood, Brenda (Wayne) Risbrudt and Thomas (Samantha) Olson both of Ashby and Constance Olson of Grand Junction, Colorado; eighteen grandchildren, Teresa (Troy) Langlie, Jayme (Randi) Olson, Kelly (Andrea) Olson, Angela (Peter) Grove, Samuel (Christie) Converse, Emily (Brian) Dunham, Sara (Mark) Lee, Kristin Olson, Jeffrey Olson, Abby (Cory) Rodelius, Dana (Joel) Asche, Isaac (Lisa) Risbrudt, Ryan (Darcy) Risbrudt, Andrew Risbrudt, Aaron (Melissa) Olson, Shawna Smith, Echo (Shane) Finkelson and Gage Olson; thirty-four great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise (Richard) Smith of Andover; one sister-in-law, Marlys Evavold of Sartell and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, I.K. and Tilla Evavold and by eleven siblings, Bert and Carl Evavold, Julia Boyd, Hilda Bystol, Enoch Evavold, Elsie Larsen, Evelyn Hebeisen, Rosie Melin, Ilene Saunders, Crystal Holmquist and Kenneth Evavold.
Funeral Service: 2 pm Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby
Visitation: Saturday from 5 to 7 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Peace Lutheran along with one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson
Interment: Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Ashby
Bernice Juline Evavold was born on May 19, 1925 in Ashby, Minnesota the daughter of I.K. and Tilla (Monson) Evavold. She was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1943.
Bernice and Edward "Bing" Olson were married on April 15, 1944 in the Trinity Lutheran Church. Bing was serving in the Navy and they lived in Pasco, Washington then in Daytona Beach, Florida. After his discharge they moved to a farm near Erdahl where they farmed for five years before moving to their farm west of Ashby. In 1987 they moved to their present home in Ashby. She was a homemaker, had been a Nurses Aid with the Pelican Lake Nursing Home and taught piano out of her home for many years. Bernice was a devout Christian who was very active with her church. Her witness to God was the spiritual foundation of her family, relatives, friends, and community. Bernice enjoyed her daily devotionals and praying for others. Her Tuesday Bible Study Group was a very meaningful part of her life for many years. She had been the choir director, organist, taught Sunday School, was involved with WELCA, and was one of the founders of the W.I.N.G.S. program. She had served as President of the PTA, belonged to St. Olaf Homemakers, and the Birthday Club. She loved attending many sporting events and liked T.V. game shows. She enjoyed all the times she had with her sisters who were an inspiration to one another. Her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were such an integral part of her life, enjoying every moment she was given to spend time with them.
She is survived by her beloved husband Edward "Bing" of 68 years; and six children, Terrence Olson of Ashby, Patricia (Jack) Converse of Alexandria, Rodney (Sally) Olson of Glenwood, Brenda (Wayne) Risbrudt and Thomas (Samantha) Olson both of Ashby and Constance Olson of Grand Junction, Colorado; eighteen grandchildren, Teresa (Troy) Langlie, Jayme (Randi) Olson, Kelly (Andrea) Olson, Angela (Peter) Grove, Samuel (Christie) Converse, Emily (Brian) Dunham, Sara (Mark) Lee, Kristin Olson, Jeffrey Olson, Abby (Cory) Rodelius, Dana (Joel) Asche, Isaac (Lisa) Risbrudt, Ryan (Darcy) Risbrudt, Andrew Risbrudt, Aaron (Melissa) Olson, Shawna Smith, Echo (Shane) Finkelson and Gage Olson; thirty-four great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise (Richard) Smith of Andover; one sister-in-law, Marlys Evavold of Sartell and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, I.K. and Tilla Evavold and by eleven siblings, Bert and Carl Evavold, Julia Boyd, Hilda Bystol, Enoch Evavold, Elsie Larsen, Evelyn Hebeisen, Rosie Melin, Ilene Saunders, Crystal Holmquist and Kenneth Evavold.
Funeral Service: 2 pm Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby
Visitation: Saturday from 5 to 7 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Peace Lutheran along with one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson
Interment: Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Ashby
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