Jean Marie Olson

Jean Marie Olson (born Melville) age 86 died on February 16, 2023 at her home in Beaumont, California from complications of cancer. Jean had lived in the Solera community for 17 years and enjoyed much fun and many friendships. She was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 8, 1936. She graduated from Chippewa High School. She married Raymond L. Olson of Colfax, Wi. in 1956. With her family Jean moved to California and spent many years in both Redlands and Beaumont. Jean spent a decade in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in the 1990s. During that time she served as the President of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary working closely with the administration to manage volunteers and raise money. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and hosted many exchange students. Jean was a voracious reader - finishing more than a hundred books a year. Jean was known for her kindness and hospitality to all.

She leaves her children Randall Ray Olson (and Brenda) of Redlands, and Heidi Marie Olson (and Roger Duffy) of New York City, and two grandchildren Lucas Olson Duffy and Lila Milagros Olson-Duffy both of New York City. She is predeceased by her husband Raymond Leonard Olson, her mother Norma Lenore Melville (born Benson), her father William J. Melville, and brother Roger W. Melville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to San Gorgonio Hospital in Banning, CA, Redlands Community Hospital, in Redlands, CA or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.