Evelyn Violet Olson of Amery died July 17, 2010, at the Golden Age Manor in Amery. She was 91.

She was born on March 11, 1919 to Bill and Olga Germanson. She was then adopted as an infant by August and Clare Route of Arland, Wis., and later the family moved to Deronda.

Evelyn attended her school years in Amery, and after graduation she married Arnold Olson on Dec. 20, 1941. To this union two children, Dianne (Jon) Swanson and James (Marlene) Olson were born.

Her husband Arnold died Oct. 24, 1990. Evelyn then married Merlin Everson, who died Oct. 12, 2009.

Evelyn worked for many years as a cook, and retired when she was 74 years old. She was a very talented person. She played piano and organ for Deronda Lutheran and sang in the church choir and as a soloist. She also taught herself to play the accordion. Music filled the house when she was there. Her love of painting showed through her work, whether it was painting on canvas, saw blades, hollowed out eggs or other various media. Evelyn attended the quilting group at her church, and crocheted afghans and much more. Music was her real talent; you heard it from her heart.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. July 21 at the Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Jerry Schultz officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are Oliver Aune, Gordy Hibbs, Jordy Hibbs, Chris Swanson, Jon Swanson, Marvin Warner, and Barry Ausen.

Interment will be at the Little Falls Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Little Falls Lutheran Church.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Amery assisted the family. Condolences may be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.