Pearl Olson

Pearl May Olson, age 91, of Abbotsford, was reunited with her loving husband, Harvey, in heaven on March 27, 2022, surrounded by her family under the wonderful care of Heartland hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Mike Hayden will preside. Visitation will occur at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, until the time of service. Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with arrangements.

Pearl was born on November 1, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Seibarth) Foss, in Spencer. She attended Brighton School. Pearl was united in marriage to Harvey Olson on April 17, 1948. They celebrated 72 years together.

In her earlier years she was a homemaker until her children were in school, then she managed the Abby Café for six years. After that she cooked and was a housekeeper for St. Joseph’s Hospital. Pearl and Harvey then purchased Olson Shoe store in 1978. She also was a cook at Abbotsford High School.

Pearl enjoyed camping, fishing, cheating while playing cards, playing Bingo and crocheting afghans for each of her children and grandchildren. Each child also received one once they got married and a baby afghan for all the babies. Most importantly, she cherished her family.

Pearl leaves behind her five children: Richard (Ruth) of Chippewa Falls, DuWayne (Barb) of Abbotsford, Barb Stuttgen of Stratford, Diane (Kevin) Harris of Granton and Michael (June) of Abbotsford; 21 grandchildren; 30 greatgrandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; a son, Kenneth; her parents, Albert and Minnie; and her siblings.

Online condolences can be made to www. maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com.

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