Florance Olson, age 91 of Cambridge, died October 16, 2021 at Grace Pointe Crossing. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.
Florance Olson was born July 16, 1930 in Springvale to August and Elvera (Chilstrom) West. She was raised in Springvale and then the family moved to Isanti. Florance married Ralph Olson on September 15, 1951 at North Isanti Baptist Church. They made their home in Cambridge and later moved to Isanti. After Ralph’s death she moved to Anoka and then back to Cambridge. While in Anoka she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was now a member of Cambridge Lutheran Church. Florence volunteered at Shalom Thrift Store in Cambridge. She was an avid quilter, sewer and an excellent cook. She was known as Grandma Florance to the neighborhood children.
Florance died October 16, 2021 at the age of 91 at GracePointe Crossing. She is survived by 3 children, Cheryl Olson of Cambridge, Mike Olson of Fullerton, California, Joni (Brad) Elmstrand of Cambridge; 1 grandson, Barry Elmstrand of Cambridge; and by many other relatives and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin; husband, Ralph; and by 10 brothers and sisters.
I haven’t seen Florence for many years, but we worked together at Control Data in Cambridge and Roseville. She was always pleasant, positive and nice to know and work with. My condolences to her family and hope good memories will help ease the loss of Florence. Sincerely, Barb Nuorala
Hello Olson family, we are so sorry to have missed Florances funeral, i read about it in the paper actually after the funeral so we felt bad showing up today and being told it was last thursday. We were neighbors on the rum river for many years and we kept in touch with christmas cards over the years. She was a very special lady indeed. Her and Ralph were a great couple, they had me over for a meal and i felt so very welcome and had a greattime. Good lady, may she be united back with Ralph and Kevin. Hugs to you all. McDonalds
Brad, Joni and Barry – so sorry for your loss. Florance was a lovely lady, and we so enjoyed seeing her and having lunch or dessert with her and Mae. Our condolences. Kip and Cameron Lindberg