Grace was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, to a New York native father, and a second generation Norwegian mother. Her father's parents came from western New York, his father being a lumber agent and sawyer. Grace's father was a rural mail carrier, as well as building a gas station business at the home, at a busy intersection in Angora, Minnesota, which became known as Sherman's Corner. Her father was a Renaissance man, devising wind power engineering, preaching, as well as the tasks at home and at work.
Grace helped at the Standard Gas station in front of the home, recalling being fearful of Dillinger, or other gangsters, as they would be vulnerable to anyone who drove through the area and needed gas. Or money.
Grace moved to St. Paul and went to Bethel College. Her parents also moved to St. Paul soon after, as the family was all moving there, or elsewhere. Her father passed away within a year of the move. Grace became a stenographer, and also worked as a servant for a local Jewish family at their home. The church Grace attended, merged with another church, which happened to be where her future husband, Arnold Olson attended. They were married in 1950, and had 4 children. Grace was in a skiing accident, and miscarried a fifth child, as she was far along in the pregnancy. Constance (Connie) Grace, Timothy Arnold, Dee Lynne, and Terry Dean, comprised the Olson family.
Grace continued business pursuits throughout the years, working at Montgomery Ward, in the make up department, also selling small trampolines, and other jobs. She played piano and organ, at home, and for the church. Arne was a Baptist Minister, which gave Grace the opportunities to use her many talents. Also teaching Sunday School classes. She entertained tirelessly at home, hosting parties and small get togethers. She was an excellent cook and "home maker." She, like many woman of her time, "kept the house," and she did it excellently.
Like her name, she was a very graceful woman, elegant. Yet she could step out of the box and make a funny monkey face and make everyone laugh hysterically. She was never far from her backwoods, northern Minnesota roots. She came from a large family which had reunions annually, and when she and her sisters (and brothers) got together, there was constant laughter. She always cared about her appearance, being dressed elegantly, and having a nice tan.
She had Alzheimer's beginning in about 1991, and passed away, sadly, at 72.
Grace helped at the Standard Gas station in front of the home, recalling being fearful of Dillinger, or other gangsters, as they would be vulnerable to anyone who drove through the area and needed gas. Or money.
Grace moved to St. Paul and went to Bethel College. Her parents also moved to St. Paul soon after, as the family was all moving there, or elsewhere. Her father passed away within a year of the move. Grace became a stenographer, and also worked as a servant for a local Jewish family at their home. The church Grace attended, merged with another church, which happened to be where her future husband, Arnold Olson attended. They were married in 1950, and had 4 children. Grace was in a skiing accident, and miscarried a fifth child, as she was far along in the pregnancy. Constance (Connie) Grace, Timothy Arnold, Dee Lynne, and Terry Dean, comprised the Olson family.
Grace continued business pursuits throughout the years, working at Montgomery Ward, in the make up department, also selling small trampolines, and other jobs. She played piano and organ, at home, and for the church. Arne was a Baptist Minister, which gave Grace the opportunities to use her many talents. Also teaching Sunday School classes. She entertained tirelessly at home, hosting parties and small get togethers. She was an excellent cook and "home maker." She, like many woman of her time, "kept the house," and she did it excellently.
Like her name, she was a very graceful woman, elegant. Yet she could step out of the box and make a funny monkey face and make everyone laugh hysterically. She was never far from her backwoods, northern Minnesota roots. She came from a large family which had reunions annually, and when she and her sisters (and brothers) got together, there was constant laughter. She always cared about her appearance, being dressed elegantly, and having a nice tan.
She had Alzheimer's beginning in about 1991, and passed away, sadly, at 72.
Grace was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, to a New York native father, and a second generation Norwegian mother. Her father's parents came from western New York, his father being a lumber agent and sawyer. Grace's father was a rural mail carrier, as well as building a gas station business at the home, at a busy intersection in Angora, Minnesota, which became known as Sherman's Corner. Her father was a Renaissance man, devising wind power engineering, preaching, as well as the tasks at home and at work.
Grace helped at the Standard Gas station in front of the home, recalling being fearful of Dillinger, or other gangsters, as they would be vulnerable to anyone who drove through the area and needed gas. Or money.
Grace moved to St. Paul and went to Bethel College. Her parents also moved to St. Paul soon after, as the family was all moving there, or elsewhere. Her father passed away within a year of the move. Grace became a stenographer, and also worked as a servant for a local Jewish family at their home. The church Grace attended, merged with another church, which happened to be where her future husband, Arnold Olson attended. They were married in 1950, and had 4 children. Grace was in a skiing accident, and miscarried a fifth child, as she was far along in the pregnancy. Constance (Connie) Grace, Timothy Arnold, Dee Lynne, and Terry Dean, comprised the Olson family.
Grace continued business pursuits throughout the years, working at Montgomery Ward, in the make up department, also selling small trampolines, and other jobs. She played piano and organ, at home, and for the church. Arne was a Baptist Minister, which gave Grace the opportunities to use her many talents. Also teaching Sunday School classes. She entertained tirelessly at home, hosting parties and small get togethers. She was an excellent cook and "home maker." She, like many woman of her time, "kept the house," and she did it excellently.
Like her name, she was a very graceful woman, elegant. Yet she could step out of the box and make a funny monkey face and make everyone laugh hysterically. She was never far from her backwoods, northern Minnesota roots. She came from a large family which had reunions annually, and when she and her sisters (and brothers) got together, there was constant laughter. She always cared about her appearance, being dressed elegantly, and having a nice tan.
She had Alzheimer's beginning in about 1991, and passed away, sadly, at 72.
Grace helped at the Standard Gas station in front of the home, recalling being fearful of Dillinger, or other gangsters, as they would be vulnerable to anyone who drove through the area and needed gas. Or money.
Grace moved to St. Paul and went to Bethel College. Her parents also moved to St. Paul soon after, as the family was all moving there, or elsewhere. Her father passed away within a year of the move. Grace became a stenographer, and also worked as a servant for a local Jewish family at their home. The church Grace attended, merged with another church, which happened to be where her future husband, Arnold Olson attended. They were married in 1950, and had 4 children. Grace was in a skiing accident, and miscarried a fifth child, as she was far along in the pregnancy. Constance (Connie) Grace, Timothy Arnold, Dee Lynne, and Terry Dean, comprised the Olson family.
Grace continued business pursuits throughout the years, working at Montgomery Ward, in the make up department, also selling small trampolines, and other jobs. She played piano and organ, at home, and for the church. Arne was a Baptist Minister, which gave Grace the opportunities to use her many talents. Also teaching Sunday School classes. She entertained tirelessly at home, hosting parties and small get togethers. She was an excellent cook and "home maker." She, like many woman of her time, "kept the house," and she did it excellently.
Like her name, she was a very graceful woman, elegant. Yet she could step out of the box and make a funny monkey face and make everyone laugh hysterically. She was never far from her backwoods, northern Minnesota roots. She came from a large family which had reunions annually, and when she and her sisters (and brothers) got together, there was constant laughter. She always cared about her appearance, being dressed elegantly, and having a nice tan.
She had Alzheimer's beginning in about 1991, and passed away, sadly, at 72.
