Louise Mae Olsen's Obituary
Funeral Services will be held, 11:00 AM, Friday, July 27th at Warren Baptist Church.
Louise passed away surround by her family and with love the morning of July 22nd in St. Helens, she was 87 years old.
Louise Mae was born May 9, 1925 in Silverton, Oregon to Bernhart and Inga Hanson Peterson, one of six children. Raised in Portland she graduated in 1943 from Girl's Polytechnic High School. She married Odd Olsen in 1962 in Portland, he predeceased her in 1992. From this union they raised five children.
Louise worked for Kienow's for over 32 years in Portland, retiring in 1988 as a meat wrapper. She came to St. Helens area in 2004.
Louise enjoyed playing board games, fishing, camping, visits to the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She and Odd had an opportunity to visit Norway as well.
She lived and loved life to the fullest was a wonderful neighbor and animal lover.
Louise is survived by her children; Sharon Dechene of Gresham, Elizabeth Garciedunas of Yuma, Arizona, Esther Hubler of Westport, Robert Findon of Gladstone, Mark Olsen of Scappoose, 19 Grandchildren, 36 Great Grandchildren, 15 Great Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and many other relatives.
Predeceased by siblings; Elmer Peterson, Mildred Whitsell, Amy Trump, Ida Richardson and Henry Peterson and Great Grandson Jacob Grube.
Committal services will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Oregon
On-line condolences can be made to the family at: www.columbiafh.com
Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 503-397-1154
Contributions may be sent to: Signature Hospice, 25117 SW Parkway #F, Wilsonville, OR 97070
800-936-4756
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