Deedie May (Holst) Olaveson, 84, wife of the late Elton James Olaveson of Laramie, Wyoming, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Born July 27, 1935 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Chris Roy and Golda Erma Holst.
Deedie attended Gardiner High School in Montana. She married Elton on May 27, 1951 in Big Timber, Montana. She was a beloved wife and mother for many years. She worked at the University of Wyoming as a cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton; her parents, Roy and Erma Holst, two brothers Frank and Pete and one sister, Betty.
Deedie is survived by her children, Elton Olaveson Jr. (Vicki) of Atlanta, GA, Roy Olaveson (Elizabeth) of Cheyenne, WY, Deedie Swett (John) of Laramie, WY, Dennis Olaveson (Jackie) of Laramie, WY, Dale Novak (Doug) of Laramie, WY, Kenneth Olaveson (Cindy) of Carter, OK, and Randy Olaveson of Lincoln, Nebraska; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
ALWAYS OUR MOM,
FOREVER OUR FRIEND
2 Comments To "Deedie May (Holst) Olaveson"
#1 Comment By David and Jan O’Dell On March 17, 2020 @ 6:03 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Olaveson family. Deedie was a true friend to many and will be missed.
#2 Comment By Dicksie May On March 17, 2020 @ 7:31 am
Deedie Sweet and the Family. So sorry to read about your mother. Want you to know I’m thinking about you and saddened by your loss. Dearie Swett, want you to know I care♥️