Laurel Kay Olson's Obituary
Laurel Kay Olson August 14, 1952 – June 7, 2025
Laurel Kay Olson passed away on June 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication to family and community. Born in Oberon, North Dakota, to her parents Carl and Enid Olson, Laurel was a woman of deep compassion and conviction, shaping her life around the values she held dear.
She graduated from Oberon High School in 1970 and pursued higher education at Valley City State and North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Child Development and Family Relations. Her commitment to faith led her to the Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, where she studied Biblical teachings that would guide her throughout her life. Laurel served as a Home Extension agent in North Dakota, where she worked to support families and strengthen communities.
In 1996, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, driven by her desire to serve in the ministry and help establish a church. She remained in Tulsa for the rest of her life, making it a home filled with warmth, service, and love.
Laurel had a passion for genealogy, dedicating countless hours to uncovering and preserving her family's history. She was also an avid embroiderer, pouring patience and artistry into her craft. Her love for travel, especially to Norway, connected her with her heritage, and she cherished the experiences she had exploring new places—including her time in Isreal and Greece, as well as Russia, on a ministry outreach mission.
Laurel is survived by her beloved sister Betty Haakenson and her husband Dennis, along with a host of family and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Her life was one of kindness, faith, and dedication to the people and traditions she held close to her heart.
She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Laurel Olson's memorial service will be Sat. June 28th at 2 PM at River of Life Church in Devils Lake, ND.
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