Olson, Lois A. (Johnson) Age 90, of Coon Rapids, passed away September 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, one brother, and two sisters. Lois was a caring and loving wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. Her greatest joy was her family and we all benefited from the love she showed us. She was gracious, caring, gentle, kind, thoughtful, compassionate, selfless and had a great sense of humor. She had the innate ability to make everyone around her feel special. Lois had the gift of creativity and produced beautifully detailed needlepoint keepsakes for her family. She was a talented seamstress and made clothes and costumes for her children and grandchildren. She followed the Minnesota Twins closely, rarely missing a game on TV. Lois' spirit lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, John "Marvin"; daughters, Connie Olson, Cathie (Tom) Kenney, Carol (John) Anderson, Cindy (Tim) Swan, Christy (Dave) Sargent, Carrin (Joe) Mickelson; sons, Gary (Catherine Bean) Olson, Greg Olson; grandchildren, Alicia DiRago, Jeanette Kenney, Jim Kenney, Janel Holth, Trevor Anderson, Nicole Sjoquist, Matt Swan, Jason Sargent, Traz Sargent, Samantha Sargent, Carter Mickelson, Ellen Mickelson, Lauren Mickelson; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Janet (Ken) Zahn; brother, Allan (Corrine) Johnson; many other relatives and friends. A Private Celebration of Life has been planned.

Published on September 12, 2019