Alida Marie Olson, 68, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 3, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital from strong fight with cancer.
Alida Little was born October 25, 1944 in Havre to Marion and Evelyn Little. She graduated from Geraldine High School in 1962 and attended business school in Boise Idaho. She married James Sliper of Darby in 1965 then married Fred Olson of Cut Bank in 1977.
She is preceded in death by her son Bart Sliper; her stepdaughter, Theresa Storey; her father, Marion Little, Jr.; her mother Evelyn Little; her brothers Roger Little and Thomas Little.
She is survived by her husband Fred Olson, her daughter, Coleen and husband Jack Rosenberg; sons, Boyd and wife Marlys Sliper, Joe and wife Katie Sliper; stepsons, Jon and wife Karen Olson, Ryan and wife Twyla Olson, Russell Olson; sisters, Barbara and husband Ben Arps, Theresa Little , Bette and husband Jon Moe; brothers, Lawrence and wife Sue Little, Martin and wife Linda Little, Mark and wife Nadine Little, John Little, Joseph Little, Richard and wife Connie Little, James Little and Timothy Little.
Grandchildren Shelby, Kayla, and Jacquee Rosenberg. Christian, Elizabeth and Colter Sliper; Heidi, Cody, Chris, Anne and Wyatt Olson; Hannah Olson; Niki Stroh and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, may 7 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. A Vigil services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Community in Helena. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Saint Mary Catholic Community. A reception will take place after the Mass from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Sleeping Giant Lanes on Highway 12 East. She will be cremated and burial services will be at a later date.
As she loved God and her church with all her heart and soul, any donations one wishes to give are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building Fund, 1700 Missoula Ave., Helena, MT 59601. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Alida.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana
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NORMA ,DON &KELLY PIGMAN says
I WILL MISS SEEING HER VERY MUCH AT BINGO.. GOOD TIMES … GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN HER..
Bob and Bev Moore says
I am happy to have called Alida a friend. Her personality, smile always dre you in.
She was there for you no matter what and do what she could to make you feel better.
I WILL MISS HER.
To Fred and Family our condolences to you all
Bob and Bev
Leah Schwandt Hill says
We were H. S. classmates way back when. Sorry that cancer was at least part of the cause. Seems scary to see the lose of Alida especially when my memory of her is early 20’s. God bless you all and Alida too.
Sincerely, Leah Schwandt Hill
Debbie and Dolly says
To all of Alida’s family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Alida was a beautiful person inside and out. May your memories help comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Morrison & Dolly Card
Maria & Johnny Gonzales says
I am so sorry for your loss. Alida was a beautiful person and will be missed by all that knew her. Much love and prayers.
Maria & Johnny Gonzales
Rob and Sandy Rogge says
Fred and Family:
Only two weeks ago we visited with you and Alida in Costco. Hard to believe that she is now gone. So glad to have been friends with you through our many years at VA.
Fred, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time for you and your family.
ROB AND SANDY ROGGE
Tami Gunlock says
My deepest condolences to Alida’s family, I bowled with Alida on the Monday night Ladies Classic League, and frequently saw her at the Montana Nugget. Alida was a great Lady and will be missed by the many people who knew and loved her. Very sorry for your loss.
Chuck and Tami Gunlock
Charli White says
Alida was my teammate for many years. Traveling with groups of women is not always easy, but with Alida it always was. Alida took me to a tournament in Butte that I had never heard of and that was when I bowled my first 700 series. On our trips we listened to books. The last book we listened to was The King of Torts by John Grisham. Alida was so wonderful and so mellow. She had the patience of a saint. There is not a more deserving person for God’s kingdom. God bless everyone in Alida’s family.
Mary Kunnary says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Alida and I bowled together for many years. My blessings to the Olson family. She now is a better resting place. Mary Kunnary