Heidi J. Olson

Heidi Olson, age 50, of Farmington, died Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home.

Heidi Jean Olson was born on October 19,1974, in Denver, Colorado, where she became the first child of Judy and Richard Williams, bringing them much joy and delight. She was baptized at Mt. Olive Lutheran church in Colorado. She later became the big sister to Jeff and Megan.

The family later moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where Heidi attended Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska. In high school she excelled in art and music (playing the piano and flute). Upon graduation from Logan High School in 1992, she went off to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art in 1997. While at Luther, she met the love of her life, Jay Olson, whom she eventually married on September 5, 1999. The couple then lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later bought a town home in Farmington, Minnesota, where she continued working on her own art and even designed the image printed on the commemorative pottery used for celebrating their church’s 150th celebration and provided several pieces of art for charity auctions.

Even though she didn’t have children of her own due to epilepsy, she loved working with children, especially teaching art at various local after school programs.

Along with Jay, Heidi was an active member at Spring Garden Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Heidi’s creativity, empathy, and determination were an inspiration to everyone who knew her.

Memorial services will be on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00 am, at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, 10239 Co. 1 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Spring Garden Church Cemetery.

This service was live-streamed and available to watch below.