Oct. 20, 1962 – Oct. 3, 2011
Melanie Gae Embree Olson, 48, of Lebanon died Oct. 3, 2011.
She was born in Tracy, Minn. to Archie and Marlys (Pederson) Embree of Lebanon.
She aspired to be an accountant, but her dreams were cut short by a drunk driver at age 19. She was left a quadreplegic and spent the next 30 years in the care of her mother. She welcomed visitors and enjoyed the company of her family. She had a beautiful spirit and will be deeply missed.
Mrs. Olson is survived by her mother, Marlys Embree; three sisters, Lynnette Kae, Bonny Rae and Marilyn Mae; brother John Phillip; and her grandson, Bailey Steele.
Memorial services were held Oct. 8 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lebanon.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.