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Beatrice Olson, 85 Spokane, Wash. - Beatrice Olson, 85, formerly of Thief River Falls, died in Spokane, Wash. Private memorial services were held on January 29, 2003 at the Fairview Assisted Living Complex in Spokane. Beatrice was born on May 23, 1917, the daughter of Eric and Betty Swanson, in Esplee Township. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Oscar and Johanna Ostmoe. She grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls. She graduated from Duluth State Teachers College in 1936 and taught in several country schools. In 1942, she married Vernon "Bud" Mosbeck. Vernon died in Italy in 1944. Beatrice returned to Thief River Falls and worked as an office manager until 1950. In 1952, she was united in marriage to Clarence G. Olson. The couple lived in Fargo, N.D., and then in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1967, she and her children moved to Spokane, Wash. She was office manager and bookkeeper for Business Development Corporation of Spokane from 1970 to 1986. Survivors include her daughters, Jeanne Olson of Spokane, and Kaye Eileen Willard (James) Maki of Racine, Wisc.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A00003B2003AR09

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