Ruby Alice (Kercheval) Olson, age 81, of Broadus passed away August 21, 2016 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Ruby was born on September 24, 1934 to Ulysess Grant and Alice Mae (Sessions) Kercheval at their home on the Little Bear Skull Creek. She attended grade school at the Rocky Butte School; and high school in Buffalo, Wyoming where she lived with her sister’s family after her parent’s deaths. She moved home to the Kercheval Ranch after graduation in 1954.
Ruby married John Eugene Olson on August 20, 1956. As a team, they worked hard and saved up to buy out both their family’s ranches. With eight children, the years were lean, but their home was filled with love and laughter. John passed away in 1981, but in true pioneering fashion, Ruby carried on with the help of family, friends and neighbors. She still had children to raise and livestock to care for, and she wasn’t one to give up easily. She loved her animals, ranching, gardening and flowers. She will be missed for her loving, kind heart and her sense of humor, along with her soft spoken voice.
Ruby leaves behind her children: Grant (Mary) Olson of Broadus; Eddie (Sherry) Olson of Murphy, Idaho; Twila (Lannie) DeVries of Hawarden, Iowa; Tracy Sandine of Belle Fourche, South Dakota; Tena Olson of Broadus, Leon (Christy) Olson of Spring Creek, Nevada; and Linda (Johnny) Quiroz of Broadus; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents in 1945 and 1949, husband John in 1981, son Jimmy Lee Olson in 1991, four sisters and a twin brother -Madeline, Nellie, Florence, Bessie, and Robert.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday August 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Please join us at the VFW after interment for a celebration of Ruby’s life. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 26, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 27, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Interment
following funeral service
Saturday August 27, 2016
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 26, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 27, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Interment
following funeral service
Saturday August 27, 2016
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, MT 59317
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Dan and Ruth Ferris says
We send our prayers and thoughts during this time of sorrow.
Carol Schneidt says
Olson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sherry Olson says
A wonderful Mother-in-law, she will be missed!
Wanda Rasmussen says
The last of my sweet aunts and uncles on the Olson side of the family! I guess that makes us the older generation! My love and condolences to all of my cousins! Bud and Wanda Rasmussen
Marla Malley says
Love and best wishes to you all as we mourn. one of my favorite people. Her sense of humor and welcoming spirit will be missed by us all
Don bidwell says
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you
John and Louise Neumann says
A Beautiful Person, with a Heart of Gold, She will be missed dearly.
Our Sincere Love and Condolences to Linda, Tena, Twila, Tracy, Eddie, Grant, Leon and their familes for the loss of a Mother and Grandmother.
Sleep Softly Sweet Ruby, Till we see you again….
John and Louise Neumann Wisonsin
Tami McCullough & Family says
Grant & Mary & Family,
Our condolences in your time of loss. Our prayers are with you. God Bless.
Tom & Ann Emmons says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with with you.
Kristy Birkland Shannon says
So sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking about all of you. I always enjoyed the weekends that I spent at your mom’s when we were in school. Your mom always had a smile for everyone.
Craig and Ann Baker says
We were so sorry to learn of the death of your m Mom. She was a great pioneer lady and cattlewoman. What a great reunion your Mom and Dad must be having now after all those years apart. Be safe ,enjoy family and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ward & Darcia Patten says
What a great lady, she will be missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jane Thompson says
Kyle says Ruby was a great lady and will surely be missed. He sends love to the family and thanks you all for the good memories.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts & prayers to all of her family.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
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But our thoughts are with all of you, Love & Prayers
Ella Mae and Allen Drane. says
So sorry Olson family for your Loss,I didn’t know yet when I saw you at Bowling Alley,and Cody thought I knew,anyway I would have acknowledged it . Love and prayers to all of you.
Dianne Engel says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother… She was one in a million. Hugs around.
Tina Thompson says
Thinking of all of you,
Grant and Mary Olson and family says
Ruby was a wonderful ,Loving ,caring mother -in-law . I will miss her so very much. I loved her sense of humor and her smile
.She still had up to when she passed away .
Randy & Lisa Lancaster says
Condolences, sorry to hear of your lose
Rebecca says
Sending all my love and prayers for you guys. I know Ruby was the anchor and she will be missed so deeply. I love you all.
Clarence Brock says
Sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
You are in our thoughts and prayers at the difficult time of losing your mother. It’s never easy no matter your age. God bless you all.