Olson, Joanne Marilyn "Jo" passed away peacefully April 24, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Ester Omdahl, son Scott, sisters Beulah Giddings, Doris Waldoch, Charlotte Hector and brother Ted Omdahl. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Don Olson, children Donovan (Nancy) Olson, Kris (Carl) Schleif, Jody (Dan) Murray, Eric (Lucy) Olson and Greg (Valerie) Olson, 11 grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jo was born in Regent, ND and grew up on the Omdahl dairy farm in Coon Rapids. She was a graduate of Anoka High School and attended St Cloud State. She worked for the Minnesota State High School League prior to her long career at the Anoka County Auditor's office. Jo and Don raised their family in Coon Rapids for 35 years followed by 20 blissful retirement years at their beloved McGregor cabin on Rock Lake. Jo was a compassionate and loving wife, mother and daughter. She had a keen sense of humor, enjoyed all card games and was a master Scrabble player. Her home was always open to family and friends. The family of Jo Olson are eternally grateful to the wonderful care she received at Park River Estates Care Center the last 3 years of her life. Services for Jo are being held at First Congregational Church in Anoka on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Visitation at 10:00 am with services following at 11:00 am. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.