Enid C. Olson, 94, of Oberon, N.D., died Jan. 12, 2014, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, N.D. Enid Catherine Lace was born Jan. 11, 1920, on the family farm north of Northfield, Minn., the daughter of Irving and Laura Shellenbarger Lace. She attended the District 74 rural school and graduated from Northfield High School. Enid graduated from St. Olaf College with Latin and English concentrations. She taught eight years in the Minnesota high schools of Red Lake Falls, Excelsior, and Red Wing.

Enid and Carl Olson were married in a garden ceremony at her parents’ farm Sept. 22, 1951. Enid and Carl lived and farmed near Oberon, and were the parents of daughters Laurel and Betty. After her daughters were in school, Enid taught five years in Oberon. Following Carl’s death on July 3, 1979, she remained on the farm for 20 years and later lived near her daughter, Betty.

Enid was confirmed and was a long time member of Antelope Valley Lutheran Church, rural Oberon. She served as organist for many years and was a member of the WELCA. Enid attended local bible studies, and was an avid gardener and letter writer, often pressing flowers to include with her letters. She will be lovingly remembered for her sustaining faith and love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Grateful for sharing in her life are daughters, Laurel Olson, and Betty Haakenson and husband Dennis; a brother, Verne Lace ’49 and wife Dorothy Cole Lace ’48; sisters:, Marion Trout, Lois Lace ’51, and Patricia Severance; sister-in-law, Elda Lace; and a number of nieces and nephews, including Margit Lace Lamey ’83 and husband Mitchell, Robert Lace ’77, John Lace ’79 P ’04 ’07 and wife Kari Mudge Lace ’79 P ’04 ’07, and Joanne Lace ’72. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; brothers, Owen, Richard, and Wayne Lace; sister-in-law, Gerry Lace; brother-in-law, Gene Trout; and a special cousin, Beth Johnson and husband Bill.