Violet J. Olson, 89, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3.
Vi is survived by her husband, David (Pete) Olson; children, Ed (Deb) Anderson, Cindy Anderson, Buck (Kathy) Anderson, Lori Jo (Mike) Kortus and Bob Olson; grandchildren, David (Amanda) Schommer, Cory Schommer, Kaeley Anderson and Harley (Zoe) Jameson; great-grandchildren, Kody, Hunter, Allicia and Odin; brother, Ed Christensen; and nieces and nephews.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Christensen; sister, Mary Jane Ramstrom; and great-grandson, Ronan Anderson Jameson.
Vi was born on March 15, 1935, at the family farm in Webster, Wisconsin. She graduated from Webster High School in 1952.
She had many different jobs, but her favorite was being a homemaker.
Vi was very artistic and loved doing arts and crafts, especially with her grandkids. Her favorite pastime was watching the birds and wildlife out her windows. She really enjoyed playing cards and beating Pete at cribbage. We’re unsure who won the most games, but Pete could be heard saying “Vi, you always get your cut,” so we tend to think Mom was the winner! Vi and Pete spent many winters in Texas as snowbirds, where they made many great friendships.
She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Private services will take place at a later date.
Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.
