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Elizabeth M. Olson Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1910 - 2011 Age: 100 OLSON, Elizabeth M. Kalamazoo Elizabeth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Elaine & Doug Allman of Kingsley, Michigan, who lovingly cared for her the last 3 months. Elizabeth was born June 4, 1910 on the family farm in Lawton, Michigan, the daughter of Edmund and Elizabeth (Gildea) Phillips. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Dee, LeRoy, Francis, and Edmund. Elizabeth was a graduate in the class of 1930, from Mattawan Schools. She married Frederick A. Olson on May 29, 1937, in South Bend, Ind. and they celebrated their 67th anniversary before Fredericks death on October 14, 2004. Elizabeth and Frederick were in the grocery business in Mattawan for over 50 years, and she also owned the Village Hut, Ladies Dress Shop, in Mattawan for many years. Elizabeth is survived by her 3 children; Albert (Judy) Olson, Connie (Leon) Puzevic, all of Mattawan, and Elaine & Doug Allman of Kingsley, Michigan. Also surviving are 8 Grandchildren; Christine (Mike) Linihan, Sandra (Dave) Sexton, Kimberly (Rush) Harrison, Cynthia (Alan Werdehoff) Puzevic, Michael (Lori) Puzevic, Andrew (Lourdes) Puzevic, Brian (Bobbi Jo) Allman and Scott (Stacy) Allman, along with 21 great grandchildren and her loving niece; Jackie (Tim) Peters. A celebration of Elizabeths life will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the Antwerp Senior Activity Center (Olson Senior Center) in Mattawan, 2-4 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or Munson Hospice of Traverse City, who so graciously served the family over the last six months.

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There are currently 16 condolences.

Brian Hall bhall@rtilab.com Wednesday February 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

My condolence to Al, Connie, Elaine and family. Sorry I did not hear about the service in time to get to Mattawan. So many great memories of your folks. The grocery store I went to as a kid how much my mother enjoy going to your moms dress shop. The stories of deer hunting in the U.P. Finally, your folks and mine enjoying each other in Florida. Our families will be link together always. Love, Brian

Bonnie Covell / Dick Jones boneelou@sbcglobal.net Saturday February 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

So sorry for the loss of your mom and grandma..I remember her well and also Fred giving my dad a job as well at the Phillips estate. 100 years is amazing and I know you were all fortunate in having her that long..I know she will be missed..

the lounsberys Saturday February 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time, eliz will be missed by all who new her Butch and Barb

Terry and Corky Glidden Wednesday February 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Your Mom was a great Lady. Terry has so many fund memories of her as he was growing up. When I came into the Glidden Family she always treated me as one of the neighborhood kids too. I never realized that she was a Lawton girl also.

Don & Jan Ritsema Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Al&Judy, Connie&Leon, Elaine&Doug We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed by so many of the people around the Mattawan area. I would love to be at her celebration of life service but we are flying to Texas on February 10th to be with our daughter who has been ill and we will not return until February 24th. We will be praying for all of you and God Bless you. Don and Jan Ritsema

Edith Cannom Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Children please accept my condolances for the loss of your mother. Freddie & Elizabeth were a couple that were MATTAWAN!

Janene Ellcey (Cannom) janeneellcey@yahoo.com Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Please accept my condolances for the loss of your mother. No matter the age it's still Mom! I worked for Elizabeth at the Village Hut MANY years ago. She was an awesome lady. We had many great conversations. I thought so much of both your Father & Mother. I rememeber them every since I was a very small child. Frequented both grocery stores besides the laundrymat. Great People! Who raied Great Kids. We were blessed to have them both in our lives.

Jane Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Jack Allen Monday January 31, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Dear Olson family, I offer my condolences at the loss of your mother. I remember a few dinners I had with them when I visit my my parents, Chuck and Marie in Florida. They were great friends to my parents and very nice to me. I am glad to have known Liz. She was a friendly and kind person.

Tim, Sandy, Nicholas and Ashley Peters, Gobles Monday January 31, 2011 at 2:46 AM

Al, Judy, Connie, Leon, Elaine and Doug Those summer days at the lake with the aroma of barbeque turkey will never be forgotten. Aunt Liz exemplified the value of family that set the expectations for all of us. Her smiling face and caring words of wisdom will forever be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charlie & Joanne Cohagen charjoco@yahoo.com Sunday January 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

To the Family of Elizabeth Olson: We want to express our love and fond memories to you as you say "Goodbye" to a dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, as well as a dear friend to so many folks in and around Mattawan. We will be thinking of all of you as you celebrate her life next month. We regret that we cannot be there with you, but know the Olson Clan will celebrate in one big way. She was a very beautiful lady in so many ways and God blessed her with long life, a wonderful family and many friends. We are privileged to have known her. May God bless you as you remember her life together. Sincerely Pastor Charlie and Joanne Cohagen Isaiah 26: 3 & 4

JUDY MILLER Sunday January 30, 2011 at 6:29 PM

CONNIE, AL AND ALL THE FAMILIES: WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND ASKING FOR PRAYERS OF PEACE. SHE WAS A REAL LADY. LOVE, MOOSE AND JUDY MILLER

Geraldine (Bates) Sampsell Saturday January 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM

John and Roberta Kole Kole95@msn.com Saturday January 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

What a treat it has been to know Liz! She always shared great stories from long ago and was even the friend of my Dad's sister, Eva Hunt, whom I never met because she died after being thrown from her horse. I never grew tired of listening to the stories, though I heard many of them over and over! Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family. She was a treasure that will be missed and never forgotten! John and Roberta Kole

Geanie Steele Franklin Friday January 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Al,Connie an Elaine an family So Sorry about your loss.Liz was a wonderful lady she will be deeply missed.Im so happy i got to know Liz.lovingly Geanie P.S. Will be praying for all of you.

Jerry & Kathy DeBoer Friday January 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

Have lots of fond memories of your mom and grandma from growing up in Mattawan. Elizabeth & Fred were very good to the Francis family especially when we first moved to Mattawan from Chicago. I was sad that I missed her 100th birthday, she and my mom were born in 1910. Thank you all for sharing your mom and dad with us over the years. Our sympathy goes out to all of you in your loss. Kathy & Jerry

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