Sandra "Sandy" Olson

Sandra "Sandy" Olson, of Shoreview, MN, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2026, after a ten-year battle with Lewy body dementia with Parkinson's disease.

Sandy was born on July 14, 1943, in Fargo, ND, to parents Carmie D. Jones and Laura A. (Glasow). She grew up in Audubon, MN, and graduated from Audubon High School in 1961. She married Harlen Torgerson in 1963, and together they had two children, Stacy and Todd. They later divorced. She worked at Country Club Grocery Store, where she met Dave Olson in the bakery aisle. The two were married on July 24, 1987. She retired from the City of Maplewood Clerk's Office in 2008. She dedicated countless hours to volunteering for the causes she believed in and serving her church with love and devotion.

She enjoyed fishing with her husband, Dave, long walks, and the fellowship of her church community. Sandy will be remembered for her generosity and cleaning skills. She was a kind and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sandy was preceded in death by her son, Todd Torgerson; parents, Carmie and Laura Jones; and brother, Monte Jones.

She is survived by her husband, Dave Olson; daughter, Stacy (Jon) Carda; grandchildren, Jessica (Travis) Totino, Brian Franson, Erik Torgerson, Danielle (Tony) Torgerson, and Grace (Dan) Fagerstrom; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many family members and friends.

Special thanks to Laurie from Symphony Senior Home Care for her caring and compassionate care of Sandy and her family, and for the support provided by Beyond Hospice. The family would especially like to thank the Prince of Peace Church community for their prayers and encouragement during this difficult journey.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2561 Victoria Street North, Roseville, Minnesota. A visitation begins one hour prior

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association , Prince of Peace Church's music ministry, or a charity of your choice in Sandy's name.