Minnie Lydia Olson

Minnie Lydia Trierweiler Olson entered her Heavenly Home on March 18, 2013, at Wesley Village, Wilmore, Kentucky. Minnie was born September 6, 1911 at Staples, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Lydia Shannon Trierweiler. She graduated from Crosby Ironton High School in 1930 and from Asbury Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1933 as a registered nurse. She married Walter Olson on December 12 1933 and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1993.

Walt and Minnie were early pioneers in the settlement of Alaska and later returned to Minnesota where she served as a nurse in the Moose Lake State Hospital. Upon retirement, she and Walt moved to Wilmore where they became active in the Wilmore United Methodist Church. Minnie was also very active in the World Gospel Mission prayer band organization both in Barnum Minnesota and in Wilmore.

She served as a volunteer at the University of Kentucky Hospital and as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary Board. Minnie enjoyed traveling, reading, concerts and plays. She remained physically active until the very later days of her life and was an inspiration to the residents and staff of Wesley Village.

She is survived by four children, Beverly (Allen) Peterson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Dale (Marilyn) Olson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Susan (Gary) Buffin, Versailles, Kentucky, Curt (Jane) Olson, Cedar Park, Texas; twelve grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters and one great grandchild.

Visitation will be Friday, March 22 from 2-4 p.m. with services to follow at 4 p.m. at Wesley Village Community Center, Wilmore, Kentucky. Burial in Wilmore Cemetery. Betts & West Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Wesley Village for their compassionate care of Miss Minnie. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

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Visitation:
2-4pm Friday at Wesley Village Community Center

Funeral:
4:00pm Friday, March 22, 2013 at Wesley Village Community Center

Interment:
Wilmore Cemetery