Judith Ann Olson

Judith Ann Moehle (Moehle, pronounced like Guacamole) was born in El Paso Texas on September 29, 1941, to William F. Moehle (Military) and Anita J. Trotter. Her family moved often, with Anita understanding that every time you clean your house, it’s time to move! Judy was born prior to her father going off to WWII. After his return, her brother Bill was born (1949). Judy grew up mostly in Des Plaines, Illinois and graduated from Maine Township High School in 1959. She always enjoyed learning and was a lifelong reader. Judy had a passion for the English language and, during her formative years, spent time literally reading the dictionary to learn new words. Even as a young girl, Judy was able to articulate in detail how a tributary of the Des Plaines River had overflowed its banks and flooded the family’s basement. Though rescuers in a rowboat pulled the family to safety, the basement’s infrastructure (heating system, hot water heater, and the like) was destroyed. Also destroyed was Judy’s extensive Lionel model train layout, which her dad had built for her and she loved so very much. The loss was painful and, throughout her life, she spoke of it often. Judy’s high school classmates included some luminaries: the actress Karen Black, the Hager Twins (of Hee-Haw television fame), and Harrison Ford. As fate would have it, Judy met her future husband Roger as they were standing in line for graduation practice on the very last day of high school. Roger’s family had relocated from Minneapolis, just prior to his senior year. A friend introduced them and Roger immediately made fun of Judy’s last name… mutilating its pronunciation. Judy glared at him and proceeded to say, “If you’re gonna say it, then say it right.” LOL: Roger was taken aback and, lo and behold, they’ve been together since. Little Timmy was born on July 7, 1963. Judy said Tim was so beautiful, with his blue eyes, long lashes, and blond hair, that he should have been a girl. (Brother Terry later referred to Tim as his sister, but that’s another story for another time). 11 months later to the day, Terry was born on June 7, 1964. Judy initially was a housewife, making Roger’s lunch and taking care of the kids all day. It was a true family of the 60’s and, as the boys grew older, Judy taught them to play baseball and got them into music lessons. Tim went on to Drums and Terry moved to Guitar while both continued to play baseball. It didn’t matter what event the boys were into, Judy was present for everything and Roger came almost as much, whenever he could get away from work to attend. In Junior High, the boys began their professional music careers and Roger and Judy were with them every step of the way. Both participated in all the gigs, with Judy doing Lighting and Roger running the sound board. Later in life, Roger and Judy would say, “What a great ride that was!”. Indeed. Both boys, later, had kids of their own: Tim (TK) had a son, Trevor in 1999, with daughter Ainsley to follow in 2002. Then Terry had Ben in 2004, and Ian in 2005. Judy loved being a grandmother. She read to them often, made cookies and cakes with them, played games, attended all their activities, and hosted many holiday gatherings. To Judy, family was most important. It didn’t matter what was going on in the world. As long her family was solid and there was love, it all worked out. Judy Olson was simply a wonderful human being, who loved her husband, kids, grandkids, her extended family, and so many friends. Judy displayed patience, grace, and love always. To say she’ll be missed is understated. Judith A. “Judy” Olson, 80, of Omaha, passed away 9/17/22. Preceded in death by husband Roger and son Tim (TK). Survived by son Terry Olson, and his significant other, Kelli Hopkins of Bennington, grandchildren Trevor K., Ainsley J., Ben K., and Ian M. Olson, brother Bill Moehle and sister-in-law Dian Walden of Simi Valley, CA, and her cat, Salem. Memorial service 10:30 AM Thursday at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Private interment. Memorials to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Judith Ann Olson

September 29, 1941 - September 17, 2022