Patricia Olson

Mrs. Patricia Jean "Patty" Olson, 81, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, February 5th, at 4:59 AM, in the IU Arnett Health Hospital, Lafayette. She was born August 18th, 1933, in Hoopeston, Illinois, to Millard and Margaret (Strayer) Lane. He married Leonard Allen "Bud" Olson on December 7th, 1952, in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death in 2003.

Mrs. Olson retired in 1998 after 15 years with Dr. Gordon Boyd's Optometry Office. Prior to that she had worked for 10 years in the Illinois Canning Company, Hoopeston, and as a Window Dresser for Aldens Department Store, Frankfort. She was a 1951 graduate of John Greer High School in Hoopeston; a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxilliaries; member of the Moose Lodge; and in her free time enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and painting.

She is survived by her daughters: Gia (Andy) Smith, Crawfordsville; and Valli (Ed) Eichstedt, Coopville, Washington. Also surviving is her granddaughter: Kristin Onyika; and her great grandchild: Atticus Finn Onyika. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Kent, in 1977; and her parents.

A Public Graveside Service is planned for Noon on Tuesday, February 10th, in the Oak Hill Grant Avenue Cemetery, with Rev. Kurt Flora officiating. There will not be a public visitation. Powers-Priebe Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Ste. 140, Indianapolis, IN 46268; The American Lung Association, 115 W. Washington St., #1180, Indianapolis, IN 46204; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, New York, 10128-6804; or to the Animal Welfare League, 1104 Big Four Arch Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.