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Betty May Hyland Olson, age 96 died peacefully on May 5, 2023, at 8:15 PM. Betty was born on December 22, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The daughter of William and Grace Hyland. She married the love of her life Harold G Olson, on May 6, 1949, Harold pre-deceased her on March 5, 2010. She is survived by her three children, Cynthia (Paul Nelson), Bruce (Connie) Olson, Julie (Mike) Wood (Laursen), nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and …

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What were Betty Louise's favorite ways to spend free time?
She loved to read. She loved her bible studies...her water aerobic class, to talk wi…
She loved to read. She loved her bible studies...her water aerobic class, to talk with her fam…
She loved to read. She loved her bible studies...her water aerobic class, to talk with her family, play bridge, take a …
What were Betty Louise's favorite sports teams?
Minnesota Gophers and Vikings!
Minnesota Gophers and Vikings!
Minnesota Gophers and Vikings!
What were Betty Louise's favorite games to play?
Bridge & Gin Rummy
Bridge & Gin Rummy
Bridge & Gin Rummy
What causes did Betty Louise care about most?
She was our prayer warrior. She wanted all of her friends, children, grand and gre…
She was our prayer warrior. She wanted all of her friends, children, grand and great childre…
She was our prayer warrior. She wanted all of her friends, children, grand and great children to believe in Jesus Chr…

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Born

December 22nd, 1926
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Got married to Harold Olson

May 6th, 1949
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Passed away

May 5th, 2023
Wayzata, Minnesota

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Passed Peacefully Surrounded by Loved Ones

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