Marjorie Olson
February 15, 1923 ~ June 7, 2015
Marjorie Alice Olson age 92 of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua, with Pastor Bill Nielson presiding. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua with Marjorie’s family servings as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
If so desired memorials may be give to the Nashua Public Library or the Nashua V.F.W. Legion Auxiliary.
Marjorie Alice Olson was born February 15, 1923 in Horton, IA, the daughter of Harold and Lena (Seibert) Jordan. At the age of five her family moved to Nashua where she remained for the rest of her life. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1940. A few years after graduation she married the love of her life, W.G. “Bill” Olson in Fort Dodge, IA on November 17, 1943. To this union one son was born.
While she lived in Nashua she was very active. She was a charter member of the Nashua V.F.W. Auxiliary and was also a fifty-year member. Along with that, she was a fifty-year member of the Eastern Star. Marjorie was the secretary at Nashua High School from 1965 – 1994. She enjoyed working at the school with the kids.
Marjorie is survived by one son, Gary (Jeanne) Olson of Nashua; two grandsons, Eric (Kim) Olson of New Hampton and Brad (Andie) Olson of Osage; five great-grandchildren, Kallie Olson, Kacey Olson, Lydia Olson, all of New Hampton, Drew Olson and Rylie Olson of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bill, on October 8, 1973; one brother, Wendell Jordan; two sisters, Helen Jordan and Juanita Wilken; one sister in law, Evelyn Jordan; one brother in law, Vernon Wilken.
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Remember ‘Mrs.Olson’ from high school and then had many nice visits with her at the assisted living when I’d visit Mom there! A wonderful lady,she will be missed. Sharon & Ken Pinter
Mrs. Olson was just the greatest of ladies! Such style and class! My sympathies to Gary, Jeanne and families – Gladice (Haut) Tidemanson
Larry Fisher lit a candle in memory of Marjorie A. Olson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. God Bless Tom & Lucille Cronin
As a 1980 Nashua High School graduate, I have fond memories. She was always positive and had a kind word for all of the students. May she rest in peace and may you all remember her through photos, laughter and music.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Karen and Russ Schmidt
To Gary, Jeanne and family, we are thinking of you all at this time and sending you our prayers. Gary and Sandy Wilkens
My family and I will always remember her and your father with wonderful memories. She will be missed. Jim, Nelda, Larry & Debra
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Mrs. Olson was a wonderful lady when I knew her at school. To Gary and family so sorry for your loss.
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Prayers to the Olson family.
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She was such a sweet lady..prayers to the family!!
Gary: remember the good times. My thoughts are with you. Mark Schloemer
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a classy lady with a wonderful smile and such kind eyes!
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It’s safe to say without this Grand Lady I wouldn’t have made it through High School. Rest In Peace Mrs. Olson. Our thoughts any prayers are with you Gary, Jeanne and Families.
Margie will never be forgotten! A sweet, fiesty woman with a sweet smile. :heart: Happy I was able to get to know her!
Gary, Jeanne and family, So sorry to hear about Marge. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of her.
Sorry to hear this. She always had a smile for you. Great lady. She will be missed.
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Her pain is over and she is resting now.
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Our condolences to the Olson family. Our family has so many great memories of being her neighbor so many years ago. She was a very special lady.
Thoughts and Prayers for comfort and strength are with the family..
Mrs. Olson was such a kind and sweet person. She will be missed!
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Jim and I send our sympathy to you Gary and Jeannie and all your family. She was a special lady.
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