Mary Olson's Obituary
Olson, Mary F.
83, died Jan. 27, 2018 at home under hospice care surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Williamsport, PA to George and Frances Williams. She was an innovator in the field of early childhood educator in Lakeland, FL. After moving to Tampa, Mary had a long career as a Director of Religious Education at three Tampa area Catholic churches St. Mary’s, Corpus Christi and St. Timothy’s. She retired from St. Timothy’s in 2001 and continued to volunteer in numerous programs. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Mary loved playing tennis and continued to play up until 2 years ago. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clyde. She is survived by her sister Anne Klingenburg; daughter Teresa Love, son-in-law Jeffery, son Jim, daughter Lisa Croft, son Paul, daughter-in-law Jennifer; grandchildren Brennan & Emily Love, Parker, Connor, & Noelle Olson.
Visitation will be at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Rd., Lutz, FL 33558 at 6pm, Thursday Feb. 1, 2018. Funeral service will be 11am Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.
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