Mary Olson

Mary H. Olson, 91, Greenwood, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at House of the Dove in Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier will officiate, and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mary Helen Tigner was born on July 12, 1933, in Watertown, S.D., to Richard M. and Alma C. (Baughman) Tigner. She was raised and received her education in Clark, S.D., graduating from Clark High School in 1951. Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Olson on June 3, 1951, at Clark First Methodist Church in Clark, S.D. They moved to Greenwood and bought a farm northeast of town, where they made their home and raised four sons. In addition to farming, Mary and Leonard also provided transportation for the Clark County Aging office and the social services department Meals-on-Wheels program. After Leonard’s death on Aug. 15, 2003, Mary continued to live on the farm until her death, more than 73 years.

She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Circle 8 Square Dance Club, and served on the Town of Warner election board for many years. She had a great sense of humor.

Mary had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also loved square dancing, snowmobiling, playing cards, sewing, crocheting hundreds of Afghans, cooking, baking, gardening, and visiting casinos.

She is survived by her three sons: Michael (Suzie) Olson of Greenwood, Terry (Sharon) Olson of Colby, and Gary Olson of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 6 3/4 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; one son, Steve, on April 21, 1973; her daughter-in-law, Diane Olson; and two sisters: Jean Ludwig and Luella Logan.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the family with arrangements.

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