Evelyn Violet Olson, age 91 of Amery, Wisconsin died on July 17, 2010 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery. She was born on March 11, 1919 to Bill and Olga Germanson. She was then adopted as an infant by August and Clara Route of Arland, Wisconsin, and later the family moved to Deronda, WI. Evelyn attended her school years in Amery, and after graduation she married Arnold Olson on December 20, 1941. To this union two children, Dianne (Jon) Swanson and James (Marlene) Olson were born. Her husband Arnold passed away on October 24, 1990. Evelyn then married Merlin Everson, who passed away on October 12, 2009. Evelyn worked many years as a cook, and retired when she was 74 years old. She was a very talented person. She played piano and organ for Deronda Lutheran as well as singing in the church choir and performing as a soloist, and also taught herself to play the accordion. Music filled the house when she was there. Her love of painting showed through her work, whether it was painting on canvas, saw blades, hollowed out eggs or other various media. Evelyn attended the quilting group at her church, and crocheted afghans and much more. Music was her real talent; you heard it from her heart. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Jerry Schultz officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Little Falls Lutheran Church.