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Viola Olson Obituary
1913 - 2014 PITTSFIELD Viola M. Olson, 100, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior the morning of July 7, 2014, in Oregon. Viola was born in Northampton, on Aug. 19, 1913, daughter of George Francis and Andrea Tomine Paul. In 1934, she married the love of her life, John A. Olson. They had two daughters, Gwendolyn and Susan, and were a devoted, loving couple for almost 64 years before his death in 1998. The Lord blessed Viola with unwavering faith, incredible energy, extravagant love for family and friends, creative passion for old houses and antique furniture and an inquisitive mind to explore political intrigue. She leaves her daughter, Susan (Jerry) Kembel, of Lake Oswego, Ore.; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Viola also joins in heaven her siblings, Hilda Johnsen, Bertha Hintze, George Paul; daughter Gwen Wright; grandson, Rod Wright; and great-grandson, Andrew Wright. We miss her presence, but celebrate her promotion! FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a..m. at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, with the pastor Gary Rogers of the North Pownal Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army.
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Patricia Steensen/Astore
August 24, 2014
Dear Susie and family, I remember your Mom and your family welcoming us to Pittsfield in 1954. My brother and I were little kids, but we remember how great your mom was. I know we did not see you at all after you moved from Adam St., but I did see your Mom and she was so good to be around. She is going to be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Thorne
August 23, 2014
Dear Susan & Family - I will never forget meeting your mother, Viola, when I was a Hospice Volunteer assigned to look in on your father at Columbia Arms in Pittsfield many years ago. With a twinkle in her eye, she told me straight away that my visits would be for HER because she needed an afternoon of lively conversation! She turned out to be one of the most interesting and engaging people I had ever met. It makes me smile to know that she lived to be 100 years old - no surprise! Viola was truly one of a kind and I feel privileged to have known her. She was a gift.
Melissa Hunter
August 22, 2014
Mrs. Olson was my favorite person as a child. My mom would bring me to her house on pontoosuc lake and I loved it there. I would tear fabric strips from old clothes and hand them to her and watch in awe as she braided those strips into homemade braided carpets. We rocked together in the rocking chair, sang Jesus loves me, and walked out back by the water. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of spending time with her at her house...I loved her so! Sing with the angels Mrs. Olson...you were truly a blessing in my life.
Sandra Hunter
August 22, 2014
Mrs Olson was my second mother. She played the piano and we both sang Christian songs in harmony. our favorite was DAY BY DAY AND WITH EACH PASSING MOMENT. we would sing for hours. She made my wedding gown, saw in a vision my first child and knew I was pregnant before I did. She was my mentor and Christian example. Even though she moved away, I always thought of her and knew someday she would walk the streets of Glory. Im happy for her and wish her family the best, especially Susan whom I remember. Shes always in our hearts and we will meet again some day when Jesus calls us home. Love to all.
Karen Lancto
August 21, 2014
Aunt Bobby, you were such a presence in our family! You will forever be missed! I know that along with all your loved ones, Ryanne was waiting patiently to embrace you.
Susan and family I am so sorry for your loss of your mother and grandmother.
Lisa Boomsma-Fisher
August 21, 2014
so sorry for the loss of Mrs Olson she was a friend of my grandmother Connie Mathews when I first came to live with my dad Mrs Olson would pick me up and bring me to church and back to her house for dinner she was a blessing
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