Reba Jean Olson

Reba Jean Olson, 90, of Osage City, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 27th at the Osage Nursing Center.

She was born December 18, 1931 on the family farm near Rapp, the daughter of Constantine T. and Mary Viola Bauman Lindbloom. Reba attended the Rapp School before entering Osage City High School. She would later graduate with the Class of 1950.

On May 29, 1950, Reba married the love of her life, George Leland Olson in her parents home. Reba and Leland made their home in Osage City and went into business together. They first owned and operated Olson-Long Garage and later Ole’s Garage where Reba kept all the books. The two worked side by side for four decades before retiring in 1992.

Reba was a lifelong member of the Stotler Evangelical Covenant Church and continued to attend after the church moved to Osage City and became Community Covenant Church. Her other community endeavors included many years as a member of the Red Hatters and Club 15.

Reba will live on in the hearts and memories of her daughters, Mica Bohannan and husband Loel of Winfield, Vickie Gragg and husband Lynn of Osage City, and DeAnn Watson and husband John of Osage City; a son, Robert Olson and wife Pam of Osage City; brothers, J. Glenn Lindbloom and wife Fay of Marceline, Mo. and Vernon Linbloom and wife Mary Alice of Wichita; eight grandchildren; one step grandchild; ten great-grandchildren; four step great -grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband on October 9, 2013 as well as four brothers, Alvoid, Gerald, Elvis and Allen.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Community Covenant Church in Osage City. Inurnment will be in Rapp Cemetery next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to the church and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences my be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.