Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Olson

Mary Elizabeth Olson, 67 of Washington, formerly of Iowa City died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1:30 pm till 3:30 pm Friday, August 15, 2014, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. A memorial fund has been established in Mary's memory. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Mary was born December 7, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Willey) Olson. She attended schools in Davenport graduating from high school and later from nurses training when she received her LPN degree. Her family includes her spouse, Jennifer; siblings, Harold B. Olson Jr. (Marilyn) of Prospect Heights, IL; Margaret R. Nelson (Homer) of Bettendorf; and Lillian N. Williamson (Wayne) of Pensacola, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Albert J. Olson and James J. Olson, and a sister, Patricia A. Layton.