Dixie L. Olsen of Miles City, MT, originally from St. Peter,MN, passed away from a short illness peacefully with friends by her side on Mar 22, 2014 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT.
Dixie was born on February 25, 1957 in St. Peter, MN to Lowell and Zona (Lempe) Olsen. She graduated from SPHS in 1976. Dixie held various jobs throughout her life beginning with working at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. Her love of horses lead her to the Canterbury Downs Race Track in Shakopee, MN and the Assiniboia Downs Race Track in Winnipeg, MB where she worked as groomer/trainer. Dixie lived in Scobey, MT and settled in Miles City, MT. She worked at Eastern Montana Industries-EMI-a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vocational and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities for close to 20 years. At the time of her death she was employed by the Custer County Courthouse and Parkview Caring Assisted Living.
Dixie was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory is her sister Wendy Olsen Riley (Tim), of Grandbury, TX , her friends Emma Voit, Sherry Stoltz, Renae Wahl, Christel Hellickson, Nan Wade, Eva O’Brien and her special dog “T”. Dixie will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday March 27, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday March 27, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
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Seminole Family says
I am sorry to hear of Dixie’s passing I enjoyed her visits when she would run into me out and about or just in the store, i am sending my condolences to the family and friends that knew her better or longer. Sorry for your loss.
Sincerly
Katie and Family
Carrie, Joey, and Eli Beach says
Rene and Nan:
Dixie was so blessed to have you in her life. I enjoyed her for the 20 years I knew her and was blessed to see her as we both worked at the court house. She was a sweet spirit and I know Dixie appreciated you both so much. Not everyone gets to have friends who are like family, Dixie had that in you incredible ladies.
Thinking of you,
Carrie, Joey and Eli Beach
Dorothy Schwartzenberger says
Renea and family I so sorry your loss Dixie. She will be miss. She was very good friend . It was pleasure working with Dixie at emi and the range riders I knew her for along time as was teenager. I miss your visit when got to see you or drive by my place and I waved at you. Rest in peace and someday we will meet again. Hug go out to u Renea my thoughts with you .
Kathy Conroy-Votca says
Dix is leaving a hole in a lot of hearts. Growing up with her, there are lots of crazy, wonderful memories . She is a special person & will truly be missed by all her friends.
Ride on barn girl. Barn hell cats rule!
Mertle Kisor says
When Dix would call she would say, “Mertle, make me laugh!” Then for hours we would talk about the “remember when’s” of St. Peter, MN happenings and laugh til our sides ached! Dix was one in a million! Many of us were so very lucky to have been her friend. She will live in our hearts forever! Peace and love to you sweet
Mertle
Emma Maas Voit says
No words can express my sadness. I’m sorry I could not be there for her and for her services. Many many memories in my heart of my dear friend Dixie. I was honored to be her friend for over 40 years. Thank you to Crystal ,Shari,Renae and Nan for your friendship and love you all gave to Dix. And for all you are doing now.
Rest in peace” Shtdixie” until we meet again. Much love “Shtemma”
Nancy "Tank" Larson says
What can I say?! I feel so sad to have lost such a wonderful friend. Dix and I had our problems, and I’m sure I’ll regret them until I die. But, please know I loved her with all my heart. A big thank you to YOU…….Dixie’s Montana FAMILY……..for taking suck good care of her!
Nancy "Tank" Larson says
and that should read SUCH………..sorry..
Mertle Kisor says
…and mine should end with …… sweet, dearest friend!
Geri n says
I would like to express my condolences at this time to Dixie’s family. The Bible is a great source of encouragement at a time like this. A comforting thought is at Revelation 21:3,4 where it states “and he will wipe out every teat from their eyes and death will be no more neither will pain nor outcry be anymore the former things have past away.” This scripture gives us hope for the future! May Jehovah God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Nathan says
To many fond memories of working with you for 4 years and sharing many hours of leisure time together. I’m thankful for knowing such a wonderful woman.
Jane Larson Herrera says
Dixie was a good friend and like a sister to me when we were growing up. Lots of great, funny memories that I will hold in my heart forever. She is “somewhere over the rainbow” now….love you Dix !
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Dixie L. Olsen – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Ms. Dixie L. Olsen. In the Bible we are promised a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope that you are comforted by the many wonderful Bible promises (John 17:3).