Tanya Olson Obituary
Tanya Olson, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Schriver's Fellowship Center in Aberdeen. All who knew and loved Tanya are welcome to attend and celebrate her remarkable life.
Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.
A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at Schriver's Fellowship Hall.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and posted on Schriver's website following the service.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Tanya G. Olson who departed this life on October 1, 2025. Tanya was born on August 13, 1956. She lived on farms near Westport and Frederick until she moved with her parents to Aberdeen in 1965.
She moved to Colorado and worked for Laidlaw for several years. She later used her artistic talents to create decorations for malls and businesses. She was commissioned to do some paintings. Her passion was to build and paint birdhouses. She also followed in her Mother's footsteps and crocheted wash clothes and scrubbers. Those were some favorite gifts.
Tanya enjoyed business including sales. She worked for some large companies but favored startups like Midwest Sports. She would build the customer base and develop the skills of younger employees.
Her best friend was her dog Kyzer. Kyzer was a rescue and he rescued Tanya.
Tanya is survived by her brother, Charles M. Olson; many cousins; and friends and business associates.
Tanya was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin B. and Estella C. Olson; her brothers, Larry R. and Sam C. Olson.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
414 Fifth Avenue N.W. Highway 281 North, Aberdeen, SD 57401
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