Mary M. Olin

life story

A loyal, loving woman with a great sense of humor

Everyone that knew Mary would say that she was always smiling and had the kindest soul that they ever met and completely enjoyed all the time they spent with her.

About Mary

Mary M. Olin, 85, of Grand Marais, died Sunday December 13, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay.

Mary was born November 17, 1935, to Mike and Sophie (Connor) Powell in Grand Marais.

Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Mary enjoyed bingo, word searches, puzzles, bowling, and an occasional slot machine but most of all cribbage.

Everyone that knew Mary would say that she was always smiling and had the kindest soul that they ever met and completely enjoyed all the time they spent with her.

Mary had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready to crack a joke.

Most of all Mary was completely loyal and loving to her family. She gave one of her kidneys to her brother Milt Powell in 1976 and would have given the other if someone needed it.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Sophie, husband Robert Olin, siblings Andrew Powell, Michael Powell, Vera Jones, Harry Powell, Myrtle Pederson, and Milt Powell and by her son Gary Olin.

She is survived by her son, Paul "Willie" Olin (Pam Swenson), grandchildren Shawn and Cody, great niece Sandra McQuatters (Breyer and Trace) and many other family members that loved her dearly.

memorial service

To be announced

A private family burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery

A celebration of life will be held in the future.