Dorothy "Dottie" Olson

Dorothy J. "Dottie" Olson, age 78, of Kadoka, died Sunday, June 19 ,2005 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, after a fourteen year heroic battle with cancer. Her beloved husband of fifty-five years, three daughters, and their families were at her bedside.

Dorothy J. Silva, better known as "Dottie" to all, "Grandma Dot" to some, was born December 5, 1926, the daughter of Celestino and Mary (Cabral) Silva in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. She grew up and received all her schooling in Massachusetts. During World War II, she met Duane Olson, who was stationed at Paddocks Island, off Boston Harbor in Massachusetts. They were united in marriage on November 6, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They moved to Chamberlain, where they lived for one year before moving to Midland, where they ranched on the Bad River until 1987. They then purchased the George Olson ranch south of Kadoka and lived in Kadoka until the present time.

Dottie was a member of St. William Catholic Church in Midland, and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka. She was also a member of the Bad River Dance Club. She worked hard at home being the best wife and mother anyone could ever have.

Dottie’s hobbies were collecting elephants and light houses. She enjoyed sewing for her girls when they were young.

Grateful for having shared her life include her husband Duane Olson of Kadoka; three daughters Deborah Joan Olney and her husband Mitch and their children Chase and Kevin of Kadoka, Duane of Miami, Oklahoma, and Rebecca of Rapid City; Diane Marie Huber and her husband Scott and their daughter Fallon of Kadoka; and Donna Lee Enders and her husband Chuck, and their children Amanda, Wyatt, and Dustin all of Kadoka; a sister Olivia Hayes and her husband Ray of Lady Lake, Florida, and their two daughters Charlene and Paula of Manchester, New Mexico; and a host of dear friends.

Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, and two nephews Milo Robert Olson and Raymond Hayes.

Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the church, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.

Interment was in the Kadoka Cemetery.

A memorial is established for breast cancer patient care in the local area.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry

LECTOR
Pastor Ann Schlossnagle

SPECIAL READING
Rebecca Olney

MUSIC
Family Processional
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
Jo Anne Stilwell – Pianist
Tom & Lana Jones – Vocalist
"Old Rugged Cross"
"The Lord’s Prayer"
"Ave Maria"
Recessional
Vince Koenig – Bagpipes
"Amazing Grace"

GIFT BEARERS
Fallon Riggins – Amanda Enders

USHERS
Terry Olson – Greg Olson

PALLBEARERS
Mitch Olney – Chase Olney
Duane Olney – Kevin Olney
Scott Huber – Chuck Enders
Wyatt Enders – Dustin Enders

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

Service Details

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

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