Iola F. Olson

Obituary

Iola Fay Olson was born on August 6, 1934, in Staples, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Hodges) Nichols. Iola was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Crosby, Minnesota and was a graduate with the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1952.

On January 11, 1953, Iola was united in marriage to Axel Olson in Deerwood, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with five sons, Steven, Brad, Mark, Kevin, and Scott. They resided in Deerwood, Tipton CA, Mountain Iron, Hinkley and made their home in Hutchinson in 1973. They moved to Garrison for 20 years during retirement before moving back to Hutchinson. Iola and Axel shared 60 years of marriage until the passing of Axel on November 25, 2013.

Iola was employed as a secretary at various businesses and also playing the piano and organ for Bethlehem United Methodist of Hutchinson, Community Alliance and Light of the Cross Lutheran in Garrison. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson.

She enjoyed gardening, visiting and playing cards with family and friends, playing piano and organ, and somewhat fond of the casino.

Iola passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 87 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Iola is survived by her:
Sons: Steven Olson and his wife, Sharon
Brad Olson and his wife, Susan
Mark Olson and his wife, Kathy
Kevin Olson and his wife, Jodi
Scott Olson and his wife, Luci

Grandchildren: David Olson; Jayme Olson and his wife, Jessica; Andy Olson; Christy Olson; Tiffany Olson; Cody Olson; Mike Olson and his wife, Jessi; Kelli Cribbs and her husband, Michael; Alexandria Hansen; Victoria Hansen; Philip Olson and his wife, Jayla; Kelsey Holmberg and her husband, Samuel; Jeremy Olson; Joshua Olson and his wife, Crystal; Travis Olson and his wife, Abretia.

Siblings: Ken Nichols and his wife, Pat
Lyle Nichols
Joy VanDorn

Nineteen great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Iola is preceded in death by her Parents, Roy and Eleanor Nichols; Husband, Axel Olson; Brother, Elmore Nichols (Nick).