Shirley Ann Helen Olsvig Passes Away at 94
Jamestown, ND – Shirley Ann Helen (Otto) Olsvig, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Eventide Nursing Home, surrounded by family and under the care of JRMC hospice. She was 94 years old.
Born on October 25, 1930, near Lake Williams, ND, to Theobold and Martha Otto, Shirley attended country school, later moving to Jamestown, where she graduated from Jamestown High School in 1949. Her early career included positions at Scotts Five and Dime and two local theaters – the Grand and Star.
Shirley married Russell J. Olsvig on April 28, 1955, in Minneapolis. Their life together took them across several states, including Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado, due to Russell’s job as an Air Traffic Controller. After Russell’s passing, Shirley returned to Jamestown to be closer to her daughter, Jennifer.
A devoted wife and mother, Shirley loved baking, particularly homemade bread, and often filled her home with delightful aromas. She also enjoyed gardening and had a strong faith in God, ensuring her children were raised in the love of the church. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Jamestown.
Shirley is survived by her son Steven and daughter-in-law Chiree, daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Daniel, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She is also remembered by her siblings, Nadine and Larry Readel, and special friend Roseann Farrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Cheryl, and two brothers.
A funeral service will be held on June 3, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with visitation scheduled for June 2 at Eddy Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Eddy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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