Mary Colleen Olson was born on May 11 1930 in Muskogee Oklahoma and lived most of her life in suburban Chicago Illinois. She moved to Springfield Missouri 37 years ago to be close to her family.
She was survived by her three children Doug Childers, Kathy Wakeman and Rebecca Olson. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Colleen could be found enjoying herself at the local roller rink . She was an accomplished skater. In her younger years she competed in dance skating competitions and taught skating techniques. She could be found at your local roller derby cheering the girls on. She was an honorary member of the Roller Girls Derby team known as ” Old school Olson” #1930.
She was a real firecracker up to the very end.
Sadly she passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 6 2021 in the comfort of her own home . She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. She lives on in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to have known her.