Frances Olson
December 24, 2011
Frances June (Graves) Olson, 85 of Ankeny passed away peacefully Saturday at Sunny View care center in Ankeny, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Fran was born to Helene and Jim Graves in Lamoni, Iowa, June 1, 1926. She graduated from Webster City High School and attended AIB in Des Moines. Fran married Herb Olson in 1946 and was married for 65 years. They had two daughters Kathryn and Susan. Fran worked downtown for JC Penney’s and volunteered for Broadlawns Hospital.
Fran was loved by everyone who met her. She enjoyed taking care of others and making sure everyone was safe. She collected angels, read autobiographies & soap digest, loved family gatherings, and enjoyed vacationing to Minnesota and Colorado. Fran’s favorite quote was, “Put a little lipstick on and you’ll be fine.” Her pink lips and smile will be missed.
She is survived by daughters Kathryn Arts and Susan Zeroni; 4 granddaughters; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Herb; sisters Loudine Arnold & Dixie Ralston; son-in-law Dale Arts; and grandson Kyle Zeroni.
We would like to thank Sunny View Care Center for the care they gave Fran this past year.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kim Zeroni
12/29/2011
I LoveYou Grandma
Bob and Shirlee Drew
12/29/2011
Dear Kathy and Family, you have our condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. We loved all the times that we were around Fran and her infectious smile. May the Lord hold you strong at this time and keep her love forever in your hearts. Bob & Shirlee
Father Eugene R. Koch
12/27/2011
Kathy; I am sorry that I cannot be there for you at this time of sorrow for you and your family. My family schedules a Christmas get together, always on the 28th which ws my mother.s birthday. I have s meeting on Thursday morning in Omaha to work on a marriage case. I will try to his the Jaunary luncheon. My sympathy to all of you.
Amanda Coleman
12/27/2011
I have so many beautiful memories of my Aunt Franny. Staying overnight at her and Herbie's home in Pleasant Hill the night before the family reunions are some of the best memories i will forever cherish. She really enjoyed the company of her family and always had a smile on her face. I am deeply saddened by her passing but find great comfort in knowing that she is with Herb and that her and my grama Dixie are together. I felt so much love in the words she would say and the hugs she gave. I can hear her now saying "manda, honey, it's alright"
I already miss her dearly and will never forget the times I was blessed to be with her.
Love you all,
Amanda
Bill & Teresa Fetty
12/26/2011
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Frances. She always made the family gatherings fun because of her smile and laughter. She had an out-going nature that made us feel so warm and welcome. We know that she and Herb are reunited in heaven smiling down upon us all. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Fetty Family