Ruthie Jean Olin

Ruthie Jean Olin age 99 of Cavalier, ND died on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at the Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, ND. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jensen-Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Visitation at the funeral home for one hour before the time of services.
Ruthie Jean McFadden was born November 25, 1907, at Neche, ND to Joseph and Nellie (Hinds) McFadden. She attended Bruce Methodist Church, where she was baptized and confirmed. Jean also went to the Bruce Country School and graduated from Neche High School in 1927. After graduation she attended the University of North Dakota and Mayville State Teachers College. She taught at Bruce Country School, Cranley School, and North Star School.
In 1942, she moved to Seattle, WA where she met and was united in marriage to Harry Olin on July 21, 1944. They were both employed at Boeing until they moved to Wisconsin in 1946. They worked in a clock factory until their retirement. Harry died on November 12, 1989, and she moved to Cavalier in 1992.
Jean enjoyed gardening, cleaning her home, crocheting, knitting, baking and cooking. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her brother, James (Helen) McFadden, Cavalier, ND and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Viola McFadden, Vera "Toots" Stockton, and four sets of twin brothers and sisters.
Clergy: Rev. Lori Broschat.
Casket Bearers: Ernie Ertz, Bob McFadden, Pat McFadden, Tom McFadden, Jim Stockton, and Kirk Stockton.
Music: Curtis Stegman, Soloist and Bettie Lou Stegman, Organist.