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Sharon Kay Olson

January 7, 1950 — May 28, 2025

Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Sharon Kay Olson, 75, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Altru Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends.

Sharon was born January 7, 1950, the daughter of Gene and Shirley (Green) Powers. She grew up in Grand forks and was raised by her Grandparents, Minnie and Clifford Lee. Sharon attended school in Grand Forks and was part of the first graduating class of Red River High School in 1968. Sharon then attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks.

Sharon married the love of her life, Robert Olson on January 9, 1970. They made their life in Grand Forks and she was a stay-at-home mom while their children were young. In 1981, she started working for the Grand Forks Public School System as a food service worker. In 1990, she started working for Walmart until her retirement in 2005.

Sharon enjoyed bowling, crafting, scrapbooking, cooking and baking. She especially enjoyed baking for family and friends at Christmas. After her retirement, Sharon golfed with Robert and always loved going to garage sales.

Sharon is survived by her daughters: Wendy (Mick) Enright, West Fargo, ND, Jennifer Coulter, Henderson, NV; grandchildren: Courtney Coulter, Zachary Lanus, Colton Lanus, Makenna Lanus; great grandchildren: Coraline Canon, Zavier Lanus; sister Cindy (Royce) Dake, Great Falls, MT, and brother-in-law Gene (Ina) Olson, Lake Park, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert Olson; parents, Gene Powers and Shirley Green; Grandma and Grandpa Lee; sister, Debbie Jones; brother, Rick Hunter, and many aunts and uncles.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will be held at Memorial Park South Cemetery.

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