Edith "Edie" Harriet Olson

Edith was born to Otto and Josie Engelsrud on October 29, 1924 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She married Manville (Manny) Olson on June 10, 1943 at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Edith is survived by her son, Dudley Olson of Mankato, Minnesota; daughter, Pauline Wright (Spouse Wayne) of Phoenix, Arizona; 4 grandchildren: Dyane Bjordal, Doug Olson, Jason Wright and Matthew Wright, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews, grand nephews and a sister, Maryann Jensen of Mankato, Minnesota.

Edith was an avid golfer and bowler and remained active well into her eighties. She always enjoyed any shopping opportunity and especially loved playing bingo with her friends at Bethesda. She was a kind and thoughtful person who sincerely cared for everyone she knew.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Edith at Shadow Mountain Mortuary Chapel, 2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85022 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

In Edith's memory, the family encourages donations to Sage Hospice of Phoenix, Arizona, who provided quality care to her when she needed it most.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ShadowMountainMortuary.com for the Olson family.