Janet T. Olson, 85

Janet Therese Olson, 85, died Sept. 18, 2025, in her beautiful home in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Jan. 14, 1940, in Johnstown, Pa., to George and Rose (Dopirak) Schad, along with twin brother James and, years later, younger brother Donald Schad.

Janet has now gone to be with her parents, George and Rose, her brother, James, and her late first husband, Edwin "Eddy" Nasser.

In her first marriage, she was blessed with four sons, Ed, Bruce, Leonard, and Jan. While working in Virginia, Janet met Leonard Olson and married Oct. 21, 1989, in Newport News, Va. They then moved to Coeur d'Alene in July of 1995.

Janet worked at The Coeur d'Alene Resort for seven years until retiring. In retirement, Janet enjoyed being an active member of the St. Thomas church, the VFW Post 889 and the Ladies Auxiliary. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, such as knitting hats, painting ceramics, cross-stitch and Brazilian embroidery. 

Janet will be remembered through her husband, Leonard Olson, her sons, Ed, Bruce and Leonard and stepsons Mike, Marc and Frank. She will also be remembered by her nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

A service will be held Sept. 24, 2025, at St. Thomas Church, at 11 a.m., 919 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Following the funeral mass and graveside service, there will be a luncheon provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Janet will then be laid to rest at Forest Cemetery, 1011 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.