Jana Jean Olson Obituary (1962

Jana made her appearance during the opening hours of the Columbus Day storm. Born on October 8, 1962, in Hillsboro, OR, she was the third of seven children born to Harry Criswell and Jannett Criswell (m. Adams). She was raised in Forest Grove from age 12 until the Criswell family relocated to Banks. Jana attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Roy until the 8th grade before attending Banks High School, where she participated in several sports and cheerleading. After returning from California, she reconnected with her future husband, Mark Olson, at a New Year's party, where the couple shared a kiss that would spark a 40-year relationship. After a few short years of dating, Jana and Mark were married on February 6, 1988, in Sparks, NV. Jana was unapologetically authentic in her life. Jana enjoyed helping those around her, singing to her own tune, dancing to her own rhythm, making people laugh, laughing at her own jokes, feeding those she loved, gardening and canning, candlemaking, creative pursuits, celebrating holidays and birthdays with loved ones, camping, and fishing, but most of all, she loved her family and friends dearly. She had a special place in her heart for the family black lab, Roxy, and her two tortoiseshell cats, Pixie and Dixie. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Criswell, and her nephew, John Criswell, both of whom she loved dearly. Through Marriage, Jana is preceded by father-in-law Byron Ross Olson and mother-in-law Renee Marie Olson (m. Goedon); Sister-in-law Elaine Marie Olson; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ron Olson; and Judy Olson (m. Krieger). She is survived by her loving husband (Mark); Her Son, Zach Olson; and his fiancée, Sierra Balderrama, along with her granddaughter, Malia Jo Olson; and her daughter, Emily Olson. Her Mother, Jan Criswell; Six siblings: Lori Godfrey (Eric), Joe Criswell, Marcie Dahms (Kevin), Paula McMurry (Rick), James 'Jimmy' Criswell, and Erin Larson (Jermey). Jana is also survived by her 19 Nieces and Nephews and 23 great-nieces and nephews.