Obituary of Seville D. Olson

Seville D. Olson, 75, of Tanglewood Manor, formerly of Covenant Manor in Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Corry Manor in Corry, Pa. A Jamestown area resident since 1970, she was born March 29, 1940 in Bradford, Pa., grew up in Gifford, Pa. and attended Smethport area schools. In earlier years she had been employed by Hannum Memorial Rest Home in Bradford. A member of First Covenant Church since moving to Jamestown, she also most recently attended Zion Covenant Church. Surviving are two brothers: Richard (Sonja) Olson of Jamestown and Gordon (Betty) Olson of Northfield, Minn. and several nieces and nephews. Seville was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Alice (Hulten) Olson and nephew, Timothy Olson. Seville was well-liked by everyone and radiated a spirit of joy and thankfulness in her various circumstances of life. Her faith was simple, yet strong, and she loved going to church, concerts and special events. She had a wonderful love for people and often remembered birthdays and holidays with cards. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Adam Rohler will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service, from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials may be made to First Covenant Church, 520 Spring St. or Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave., both Jamestown, NY 14701.