Irene Belle Olsen

Irene Belle Johnson Olsen, age 81 of Polson, MT, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. Irene was born March 5, 1931 in Regent, N.D. to Wayne Wilbaird and Della Louise Hunderdmark Johnson.
Irene married Wallace Vernon Olsen on October 24, 1948. They were married 50 years until his passing in June of 1999.
Irene enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, arrowhead hunting, ceramics, gardening, and playing cards.
Irene was preceded in death by Wallace Vernon Olsen, Mary Margret Olsen, Florence Krank, Laura Ivey, Hazel Lutz, Edna Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Baird Johnson, and Wayne Olsen.
Irene is survived by her children, Sharon (Mike) Lee of Pablo, MT and Yvonne (Jim) Kuntz of Moiese, MT; grandchildren, Ed (Marcie) Lee of Sana Cruz, CA and their 6 children, Tae-Ja (Scott) Griggs of Oregon City, OR and their 2 children, Conan (Heather) Degolier of Antioch, CA, LaSarha (Josh) Burland of Pablo, MT and their 4 children, Mercie (Magic) Johnson of Polson, MT and their 4 children, Maria Lopez and fiancé, Jake and their 4 children, and Micah Lee and fiancé, Misty; and siblings, Fern Lawrence of Dickinson, ND, Duane (Alice) Johnson of Polson, MT, and Gary Johnson of Arizona, Gene Johnson of Medical Lake, WA.
A visitation for Irene will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Grogan Funeral Home, Polson. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 15th at 11:00 am at the New Life Christian Center, Polson. Burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery. A reception will follow at the church. Message of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

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