Charlotte Joanne Olson

Charlotte J. Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her faith and strength during this ordeal were an inspiration to all who knew her.

She was born August 7, 1932 in northern Maine. After graduating from Houlton High School, she attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina.

In 1952, she married Donald, an Air Force pilot recently graduated from the Aviation Cadet Program. This was the beginning of an Air Force career that would last for 32 years, leading them to many interesting assignments including a long tour in Casablanca, French Morocco. They raised a family of four children, born in Maine, French Morocco, and Texas.

She loved being a homemaker and was an exceptional cook. The household was always alive with children, family, friends and dinner guests. She was an accomplished seamstress and spent many hours sewing for her family and friends. Her other interests included crafts, gardening, Chapel and choir activities and volunteer work. She was fond of participating in her local Bible Study Group activities. Donald and Charlotte enjoyed camping and RV trips with their family and friends. Charlotte was a friend to all and a mentor to many.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Donald Olson; loving children, Deborah (Mike) Witherspoon of Colorado Springs; Michael (Wendy) Olson of Carmichael, CA; and Janice (Kevin Kotowski) Olson of Torrance, CA; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Air Force Captain Richard Olson.

Visitation will take place Sunday, November 9 from 2 – 4 pm at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 10 at 11 am in the Swan-Law chapel. The graveside service will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation in recognition of the loving care they provided. 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 90806, 719-633-3400 or www.pikespeakhospice.org