Lila was born on September 10, 1929 in Stewartsville, Missouri to James A. Crum and Grace Hickman-Crum. Lila graduated from Stewartsville High School. Lila married John Olson in 1948, the couple welcomed four children into their home. Dorothy Olson, Mary Dillon, John Olson (Cathy), Janet Henderson (Larry). Lila volunteered at The American Red Cross She also worked at Alpine North Nursing Home.
Lila is preceded in death by her father James, her mother Grace, her daughter Mary, and her husband John.
Lila is survived by her Daughter Dorothy Olson, her Son John Olson (Cathy), Daughter Janet Henderson (Larry), two grandsons Andy Dillon (Christina) and Daniel Henderson, one Granddaughter Stacey Johnson (Tim) and four Great Grand children.
In lieu of flowers please make a donations to Girls Scouts of America or Northland Meals on Wheels.
The family would like to thank all the staff at NorthCare Hospice House for their excellent care and all the staff of the 6th floor of North Kansas City Hospital.