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Emma Olson Obituary

Emma A. Olson died March 2, 2009, after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Emma was born February 8, 1934 in Columbia, South Carolina to Dallas and Ruby Shirah. She was married to Cyril T. Olson for 45 years. She was survived by son, Thomas W. Olson (Renae), daughter, Gwen A. Sluder (Don), grandson, Josh Olson (Brianne) and great grandson, Shawn Olson. Emma was a loving housewife and mother. She enjoyed doing crafts with her husband and raising her dogs. She loved Colorado. Thank you, Pat Miller for being a true friend. To all the neighbors you were considered my family. Thank you to the Court for the wonderful care and to Evercare Hospice for making my final day peaceful. Alzheimer’s may have taken my memory but not my love to you all. I see your hand JESUS please take me home. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009, Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, 2315 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs, Co., 80904. Funeral and Cremation Care of Colorado 930 S. Hancock Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 719-473-0745 Phone

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 12, 2009.

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Betty Shirah

March 31, 2009

Aunt Emma,

Thank you for all the good memories I have of you and Uncle Cyril. We had some good times. Thank you for all the support and love you showed me. I could always count on you. I know you and Uncle Cryil are together and I will see you again.






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March 30, 2009

Dear Emma,

Thanks so much for the wonderful support you provided my mother in her very hardest times. She wouldn't have made it through without you. If there was one person she could count on it was you. How joyous your reunion in heaven must have been with Cyril.

Emily Palmer

March 16, 2009

You hold a special place in my heart. I always loved to say that I was named after you. I have sooo many great memories of my childhood with you and Uncle Cyril. What a wonderful lady you were. I still hang the christmas ornament on my tree each year that you made with your own two hands. I love you Aunt Emma! I'll see you in heaven one day..
Love,
Emily(shirah)Palmer

Jackie Miller

March 14, 2009

I can only imagine the smile that must have been on her face when she saw Uncle Cyril and my Dad. Take comfort in knowing that she is with Jesus and one day we will all be together again. Wayne and Gwen, I love you both and will keep you in my prayers. Remember if you need to talk I'm only a phone call away.

Reuben Shirah

March 14, 2009

You were always a favorite Aunt. Now you two are together again in the presence of God. We always had a great time with you two in Colorado Springs especially riding the old Honda 50 in the Garden of the Gods. Rest in peace now in the presence of our God. We loved you both dearly.

Marilyn Erdel

March 14, 2009

Dear Wayne and Gwen, it was so sad for me to not be able to be with you today. I wish so much that I was able to fly and be there during this time of sorrow. If only we had been a few more months later coming. I did so enjoy being with Aunt Emma, even under the circumstances, and you two. It had been way too long and it was such a treat for me. Please know that even though I wasn't physically there today I was mentally. My thoughts, heart and prayers were there and still are. I have always loved Aunt Emma and always will. Please remember, "when we all get to Heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be"! I love you guys and hope we will see each other again soon. Stay in touch!!! Ken sends his love and thoughts also.

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