Betty Olstad Obituary

BETTY JUNE OLSTAD
June 28, 1932~February 22, 2011

Betty Olstad passed away from natural causes. She was born in Brainerd, MN to Warner and Etta Cain.
Betty loved her family and looked forward to events that brought them all together. She found great pleasure in planning and participating in the Grama's Tournaments. She enjoyed dancing and playing instruments.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Tammy Cross; and sons, Timothy and Tracey; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Fred and John, Robert (Claudia) Beebe, Yancy Beebe; and three brothers and two sisters.
A viewing will be held on Fri., March 4, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with a funeral service to follow on Sat., March 5 at at 12:30 p.m.
Please sign the Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 27, 2011.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shari Roberts

March 7, 2011

I just received the notice of Betty's death! What a shock. I have not been able to get together with your family for some time but love all of you and want you to know my heart goes out to the family that is left behind. Of course Ila was the closest to me in age and I knew her the best.... Also her brothers . Our family is getting smaller and smaller. My husband, Merle, passed away June 26th, 2010 so I am alone now. I would love to have you keep in touch with me. e-mail is [email protected] Lovingly, Lynn Wilson

Lynn Wilson

March 1, 2011

You will be missed than words can even describe Grandma with the Bells!

Robin Keithley and Family

February 28, 2011

To Betty,s Family,
So sorry to hear of Betty' passing. She will be missed by so many. Lots of great memories. Our love always, John and JoAnn

February 27, 2011

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