Virginia H Olson and Charlotte L Jirsa

Virginia H Olson was born in Havre on December 11, 1935 to Alfred and Bernice Wilcox Laursen.

Virginia a devout Methodist began her journey home on September 17, 2020 cremation has taken place.

Her sister Charlotte L Jirsa was born on October 7, 1934 died on October 2, 2020 cremation has taken place.

Graveside service for Virginia and Charlotte will be October 13th at 11 am - Highland Cemetery.

Virginia small in stature, was known for her calm personality and quick laugh. She worked in housekeeping for 45 years first at Deaconess Hospital and then at Northern Montana Hospital.

Charlotte lived in Helena and enjoyed painting, puzzles, and dancing, but her greatest joy was her eight children and their families.

Virginia and Charlotte are survived by brother Bob (Sandra) Laursen, sister Loretta Porter and sister-in-law Bernadine Laursen.

Charlotte is survived by eight children Barbara Hands, Walter and Kenneth Thompson, Wayne (Vickie) Dion, Tammy (Gary) Berg, John Jirsa, Veronica Hinkle, Suzanne Hall, 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Both are survived by several nieces and nephews.

Both were preceded in death by parents, brothers Leroy and William, sister Arlene Laursen, Charlotte’s granddaughter Karrah and spouses.

For Charlotte’s picture and more information see Helena Independent Record newspaper.