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Heidi Elizabeth Olson, 66, of Walker, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her home.

Heidi was born January 19, 1946 in Walker, Minnesota to Ira Leslie and Avis Adeline (Shofner) Eckman. She attended school in Walker until the fall of 1954 when her family moved to Akeley and she continued her schooling there.

In 1959 they moved back to Walker and she returned to the Walker school, then went to work for the Johnson family on Ten Mile, and the DeWitt family in Walker prior to her move to Remer. There she worked at the Deer Haven Lodge on Thunder Lake. Following her employment there she worked for the Bob Burch family, caring for their children, one of whom is now Sheriff Tom Burch. In November of 1968 she married Douglas Olson and they lived in Minneapolis for several years prior to moving back to Walker with their two children. In addition to being a homemaker she worked as a home health aide for Caring Hands, and also was currently providing care for her daughter who has multiple sclerosis.

Heidi will be remembered for her laugh and great sense of humor, and her giving and caring spirit. She enjoyed playing cards and taking care of her grandchildren . She was also an Elvis fan, and a lifetime country music fan, never forgetting "Teen Angel" as her favorite song growing up. Heidi was always supportive and positive and loved her family very much. Her presence as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend will be missed.

Heidi is survived by her husband Doug, son Kenneth Olson (Emily McCaul), daughter Tammy Artley and Paul Artley, Sr., six grandchildren; Paul, Jr., Matthew, Kameron, Sara, Gage, Morgan, brother Jesse (Ella) Eckman, sister Louann Edith Eckman Wilsey, numerous nieces and nephews, and four great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and granddaughter Kayla.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Community Church of Walker with Rev. Dan Batson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Dennis Funeral Home in Walker, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The Dennis Funeral Home of Walker assisted the family in making service arrangements. Share on-line condolences at www.dennisfuneralhome.com

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