On the morning of August 2, 2016, Sophie A. Olson passed away peacefully in her home, due to pancreatic cancer. Sophie was ready to meet her maker and be joined again by her loving husband, Art.
Sophie was born April 30, 1944 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to parents George and Lena Olson. She attended grade school in Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan until moving to Hovdestad for the 6th grade. She continued school in Hovdestad until her last year of high school when she attended the Lutheran Collegian Bible Institute (LCBI) in Outlook, Saskatchewan. Sophie went on to spend three years studying at the Weyburn Provencal Psychiatric Hospital in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
On June 11, 1966, Sophie married Art Olson at the Nordland Lutheran Church in Steward Valley, Saskatchewan. They moved to a ranch northwest of Killdeer, North Dakota until 1979. Then they spent a year in Prey, Montana and moved to a ranch on the Tongue River, south of Miles City, Montana until 1991. From there, the couple moved to Deadwood and other surrounding Rapid City areas to explore new interests. Around the year 2000, Art and Sophie moved back to Miles City where they would later open an antique shop named “Art’s Antiques”. Art and Sophie raised four loving children together.
Throughout the years, Sophie was engaged in many different activities and jobs. In her younger years, she participated as a figure skater, a hockey goalie, and was even in a professional curling league. Along with being a wife and mother, Sophie was editor and publisher of Tarentaise Times for 14 years. She was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent in Killdeer, North Dakota, and a 4-H leader for 12 years. She was the founder of Tarentaise Taries, and a part of several clubs including Cow Bells and a china painting club. Sophie was always very active in the community; she hosted several bible study groups over the years, weight watchers meetings, as well as many Halloween parties. She also volunteered for hospice and pregnancy outreach. Sophie enjoyed painting and crafting. She is well known for her handmade Christmas ornaments that she often gifted to family and friends.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Art, her brother Ordale Olson, her sister, Gladys Wiebe, as well as numerous Aunts and Uncles. She is survived by her four children, Brian (Melody) Olson, Wade (Tammy) Olson, Leann (Shelby) Sowers, and Lyle (Linda) Olson, eight grandchildren: Brooke Olson, Brittnee Olson, Dannon Olson, Craig Sowers, Traven Olson, Blake Sowers, Ashleigh Olson, and Gemma Olson, as well as one great granddaughter, Danika Pyle.
Family will receive friends from 4-6 on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, Montana. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. on August 5, 2016 at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Burial will follow at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday August 4, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday August 5, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday August 4, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday August 5, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Cindy and I are thinking of you all. Prayers for you and you family.
Lorretta Rebsom says
Wow, Miss Sohie, you are an amazing woman and I’ve been blest in having known you and loved you. I will miss you! To her beautiful family, she loved you so much and was so proud of you and rightly so. God Bless You All-You have beautiful memories to share and keep in your hearts.
Shannon Holmen says
She was such a delight. I will miss her generous Christmas ornaments she gave yearly to her church family, but mostly will miss her. My prayers.
Erik Brown says
My condolences to the Olson family.
Miles City indeed lost a grand lady. She will be dearly missed by many.
Prayers and Thoughts with you all.
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
I am so sorry to hear of Sophie’s passing. I will so miss her. I loved visiting with her as I browsed my favorite shopping spot in Miles City. Shes a special and talented person with a heart of gold. We shared many stories and I was constantly amazed at her wide range of knowledge about antiques and many other things. I guess I knew she wasn’t really well, but I had no idea that she had cancer. My deepest sympathies Brian and the rest of the family. May your memories of your dear mom help you through the days and weeks to come.
KAY CARLSON says
What a wonderful treasure Sophie was. I so enjoyed visiting with her and will miss her.
Brian says
I will miss you every day. I love you mom and hope heaven is everything you imagine and
More. Tell dad I love and miss him to
Melody DeMint says
Sophie,
Your gentle and gracious nature was such a true testament to God’s love. Thank you for being a blessing to me and to others. Your positive influence and guidance in my life will be missed beyond measure. Words cannot express my gratitude or express how much I will truly miss you. Going to auctions, estate sales and thrift stores will never be as enjoyable as when we went together finding our treasures and excited with our bargains. I can only find comfort knowing you are in heaven and no longer suffering and found true peace which only God can provide. Please tell my mother I love her and miss her and you both enjoy all the treasures in heaven together. Love you, Melody
David DeMint says
May God wrap His loving arms around each family member and comfort them in this time of sorrow…..thoughts and prayers David DeMint family
Dennis and Chris Young says
I will miss Sohie. I loved going to her store and looking at all the wonderful things she had.
She was always such a sweet person and loved to visit.
Jessica (Olson) Talley says
So sorry for the families loss. Aunt Sophie was a great woman whom so many looked up to. I know her and Uncle Art are together again and both are finally home. Love you all.
Clay & Karen Taylor & Family & Thomas Family says
So VERY SORRY for your loss. Sorry we couldn’t be there for you. Just learned about this in am today and was busy Flagging and Clay was busy at Billings working. Thoughts and Prayers are with ALL of you. I had no idea this wonderful woman was your mother Wade! I’ve spent lots of time looking thru that Amazing Antique place. We all need to get together for a special family visit. Love y’all.
Tana McNac says
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My prays go out to the family’s .
Clyde and Kathy leischner says
We are sorry to hear of the death of your mom. One of the memories I have of her is the wonderful smile she always had whenever I greeted her. She will be missed and I pray God’s comforting arm around each of you that feels her loss.
Jane Thompson says
Brian, Melody and family,
Just read of Sophie’s illness and passing. I didn’t know her well, just at the store, but knew the first time I met Art and Sophie that they were Special Folks and that the hand of the Lord was upon them. We will all share your loss and miss her beautiful smile.