Shirley Ann Olson, 89, Valley City, ND passed away at her daughter’s home near Oriska, ND on August 16, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  A celebration of Shirley’s life and sharing memories will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM with visitation beginning at 5:00 at the Lerud Mathias Funeral Home Chapel, Valley City.  The service will be live streamed then archived and available to view along with her obituary at www.lerudmathias.co

Shirley was born April 16, 1933 to Carl O. and Clara E. (Vick) Borg on the family farm in Moon Lake Township, rural Barnes County, ND.  She attended rural school before staying with family in Valley City, ND where she graduated high school in 1950.

On December 20, 1952, she married David Olson in Valley City.  They made their home on the farm near Oriska, ND.  Shirley worked 52 years as a lab tech at what is now Sanford Clinic in Valley City.

Her hobbies included quilting, knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking.  Her grandchildren considered her “THE best cook”.  She enjoyed going to the senior centers in Valley City and Tower City, where she played Bingo.

Shirley was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Oriska and then Faith Lutheran Church, Valley City.

She is survived by her children, Richard Olson and Michelle (Charles) Cruff; grandchildren, Shane, Karli, Callie and Cassidy; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Arlene, Kay, Diane, Vicki, and Carol; several nieces and nephews; and a very close friend, Paulette Everson.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, daughter, Kim Olson; and sister, Donna.

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