Mavis Olson

Click Here To View Memorial Video Mavis Jean Jones Olson, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 12, 2016, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was born April 22, 1921, in Rigby, Idaho, to Karl Jones and Ethel Kinghorn Jones. She grew up and attended schools in the area. On March 6, 1936, she married Ronald William Olson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on March 30, 1967. To this union were born four sons: Ronald Dee, A. Vaughn, Stewart, and Monte. Mavis was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and supported her husband in his work on the farm. Her husband preceded her in death on March 12, 1998. Mavis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in her callings which included Relief Society President and full-time missionary at the Bishop’s Storehouse. She enjoyed quilting, needlework, canning, cooking and especially loved spending time with her family.

Funeral Services will be held

11 a.m. ,Friday, January 22, 2016 Idaho Falls LDS Coltman Ward 12448 North 5th East Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and on Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park.