Judith "Judy" M. Olson

Passed away peacefully June 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at age 88.

Judy was born September 11, 1937 in Northeast Minneapolis to Dorothy and Jimmy White. She graduated from Edison High School in 1955, and married Gerald Olson, the love of her life, June 15, 1957. She worked with her beloved grandfather, Alfred, at the Soo Line for a few years after highschool. She went on to sell Avon for nearly 30 years, which she was well known and loved for.

Judy was an avid reader, animal lover, and traveled many places with Jerry. People referred to her as "Encyclopedia Judy", and making food for people was her love language.

She loved so deeply, and was truly one of a kind.

Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; daughters, Rebecca Jane Olson and Melissa Lynn Olson; and grandson, Anthony Sternquist.

She will be sadly missed by daughters, Ginger (Dell) Zehm and Mary (Brian) Hanson; granddaughter, Michelle (Al) Magelssen; grandsons, Miles (Sarah) Perry and Tony (Megan) Perry; great-grandchildren, Alex, Ben and Maseyn; beloved feline companion, Chuck; siblings, Mark (Kim) Witte, Paul (Linda) Mazzie; Dianne (Darryl) White-Oyler; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Service Monday, June 22, 2026, 12:00 P.M. at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.