Vera V. (Watson) Olson, age 100, of Creighton, formerly of Norfolk, was born Oct. 11, 1922, in Seward County to Emmett and Elda (Christian) Watson. She passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at the Avera Creighton Care Centre in Creighton.
On Feb. 5, 1949, Vera married Glenn Olson in Reno, Nevada. The couple was blessed with two sons, Roger and Michael. Vera worked as a telephone operator in Lincoln. In 1964, the family moved to Norfolk, where Vera worked for JC Penney’s for nine years. Then, she worked at Sherwood Medical until retirement in 1987. Vera enjoyed gardening and sewing.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Sherry) Olson of Creighton; daughter-in-law, Janie Olson of Norfolk; grandsons, Colby and Brandt (Teresa); and great-grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyenne and Charlee. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Roger Olson; grandson, Cory; two brothers; and one sister.
A graveside service was Sept. 23 at the Utica Cemetery. Arrangements by Home for Funerals in Norfolk.
