Nancy Rae (Johnson) Olson, 74 of Lyons, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home. Nancy was born on April 23, 1948, to Donald and Charlotte (Johnson) Johnson of Bancroft. She attended and graduated from Bancroft High School and later received her cosmetology license from Bahner College of Hairstyling.
On Sept. 16, 1967, Nancy married Leonard Olson. Together they raised their family four miles west of Lyons on a farm acreage. Nancy managed the books for Olson Plumbing and Heating.
Nancy was best known for her fun sense of humor. One of her favorite pastimes was boating on the Missouri river. Other hobbies included traveling, raising Alaskan Malamute puppies, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Larry Johnson; brother, Ronald Johnson; brothers-in-law, Tom Larsen, Leo Olson, Gary Olson; sister-in-law, Ann Olson; nephew, Kevin Olson; niece, Dynette Betts Smith.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Leonard Olson of Lyons; son, Clay Olson of Lyons; daughters: Holly (Brian) Tietz of Bancroft, Dana (Eric) Beckman of Pender, Amber (Brandon) Wobken of Hooper; 10 grandchildren: Blayke, Bryanna, and Bentley Olson, Paige (Eric) Browning, Taylor Tietz, Brittni and Aiden Beckman, Braydon, Jaydon, and Tinsley Wobken;
Three great-grandchildren: Raelynn, Charlotte, and Cooper Browning; sister, Sally Larsen of Valentine; brother-in-law, Gordon and (Shirley) Olson of Oakland; sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Jim) Shuey of Gretna and Flora Johnson.
Memorial service, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons.
Memorial visitation, Monday, 5 to 7 pm at Pelan Funeral Services Lyons
Burial at a later date at Lyons Cemetery, Lyons.
Memorials directed to the family for future designation.
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services. www.pelanfuneralservices.com
