Nancy L. Olson

Nancy Anne (Love) Olson, 94-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Mn. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 2, 2024 at First United Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Tony Romaine officiating. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and from 9-10 A. M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at First United Church in Little Fall, MN. Memorial donations may be made to First United Church in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Nancy and her family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. To View Nancy's Livestream, click the link and you'll be re-directed: https://my.gather.app/remember/nancy-olson-2024 Nancy was born October 20, 1929 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late John Andrew and Vera Pearl Love. She was a graduate of Duluth Central High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth with a teaching degree in Elementary Education. In June of 1952, Nancy married her college sweetheart and love of her life Walter (Bob) Olson. Nancy’s first teaching position was in nearby Superior, Wisconsin teaching first grade. Naval orders called Nancy and Bob to Hastings, Nebraska. In 1954, Nancy and Bob moved to Minneapolis, MN. In 1955, they made Little Falls, their hometown where they raised their 5 children. Nancy was an active and dedicated member of First United Church, Linden Hill, Parent Teachers Association and a leader in the Camp Fire Girls organization for many years. Nancy belonged to a women’s bridge club, couples bridge club and a ballroom dance club with her husband Bob. Nancy had a love of gardening, entertaining, and baking. Nancy cherished her years raising her family, volunteering in her community and all of her children’s many activities. She welcomed all into her home with love, her beautiful smile and a generous heart. Nancy worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional with the Little Falls School District at Lindbergh Elementary for 20 years, retiring in 1992. After retirement, Nancy and Bob enjoyed traveling to visit their children and grandchildren. Nancy is survived by her children, Robin (Paul) Felix of Little Falls, Mn/Key West, Fl, Robert (Sue) Olson of Mankato, MN, Richard (Marge) Olson of Mankato, MN, Jane (Rich) Varriano of Little Falls, Mn, Ann (Randy) Walker of Stafford, VA; grandchildren, Matt (Tess) Olson, Christopher (Tarryn) Walker, Kristin (Joe Yun) Olson, Katherine (Brandon) Phillips, Robert (Julian) Walker, Richie Varriano, Rachel Varriano; great-grandchildren, Owen, Evelyn and Walker. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Bob); parents, Jack and Vera Love and great-grandson, Anders Olson. A special thank you to Dr. McNamara the staff at Highland Senior Living, Dr Castle and the staff at St Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Mn for the care, compassion and love.

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Nancy L. Olson

October 20, 1929 - January 23, 2024