1927 ~ 2004

Dorothy Ida Beck Olson, age 76, passed away suddenly on May 10, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Born November 20, 1927 in Coltman, Idaho to Richard Albin and Hermina Lehner Beck. Married John Seth Olson on Nov. 26, 1949 in Elko, Nevada. He passed away Oct. 6, 2002.

Dorothy was an expert seamstress working for Henrie's Dry Cleaners and Strauss Uniforms. She enjoyed creating different ceramic figurines and porcelain dolls, crocheting, and various needlework projects. Interests included camping and fishing with family and friends. Dorothy's greatest joy was time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, daughter, Jacqueline (Doug) Hansen, and sons, Warren Olson and Wayne (Lori) Olson; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Eugene Beck. Preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

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Funeral services will be held Friday, May 14th at 1 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South, where family and friends may visit from 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.

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