Veronica Irene (Deschampe) Olson, 85, of Grand Portage, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 29, 1932 in Grand Portage. She enjoyed travelling, bingo, the casino and most of all spending time with family.
Veronica is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Theresa (Morrison) Deschampe; eight brothers; one sister and three children, Shirley Sylvester, Brian Olson and Sheryl Olson.
She is survived by her husband Edward A. Olson; daughters Sharon Olson and Carol Cleveland; son-in-law Leonard Sylvester; grandchildren Gail (Wallace) Deschampe, Tammy Custer, Shaunna Wood, Vanessa (John) LeMaster, Ryan (Leslie) Olson, Jennifer (Paul) Spry, Kristi Krenz, Desiree (Howard) Likiaksa and Darren (Eden) Waha; 19 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Mount Rose Community Church, Grand Portage. Burial will be in the spring at Mount Rose Cemetery, Grand Portage.
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