- Date Of Birth: May 5, 1931
- Date Of Death: July 16, 2009
- State: New Mexico
Joyce Virginia Olson,
Joyce Virginia Olson began her journey to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born May 5, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Lucille and Clarence B. Smith. She loved the outdoors, camping and hiking in the mountains, wolves and her dog, Shiloh.
She was preceded in death by both her parents and her daughter, Kim Olson. As an only child she is survived by her husband and soul mate of fourteen years, Oscar Ben Olson of Tularosa; two daughters, Terry E. Johnson of Mesa, AZ and Vickie Davis of Yuba City, CA; a son, Mike Lambert of Yuba City, CA. She had four stepchildren, Lisa Carvel of Las Vegas, Tim Olson of Tularosa, Judy Petree of Alamogordo and Dolly Gray of Flagstaff, AZ. She had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. She will be truly missed by all who came in contact with her and grew to love her.
The Olson family would like to give a special thank you to all the nurses and staff members who took care of Joyce at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center for their loving and caring support of Joyce and all her family members in this time of Sorrow. Thank you.
