Theresa R. Olson

Theresa Rae Olson, of Fargo ND, passed away peacefully in her home, with the comfort of her family on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Theresa was born in Minot, ND, December 5th 1960 to Joyce Schonenberg and Wesly Satran. She grew up in Minot until 1972 where she moved with her family to Sherly Basin Wyoming. From there, she moved to Sawyer, ND. She returned to Minot after turning 18. She went on to work in restaurant up until she met Joseph Essman in 1979. They had a son named Chad Essman. Shortly after marriage they divorced. She was a single mom and worked very hard for years until she met Mark Olson in 1987. They went on to have 2 children Tesa Olson and JB Olson. She worked at the Truck stop in Minot, ND for multiple years. Then went on to work at Charlies Café in Minot. Mark and Theresa divorced in 2003. She moved to Fargo in 2005. She continued to work in Fargo ND at the Crystal Sugar company doing painting in the buildings. She worked with them for approximately 2 years then went on to work for AMS in 2006. She worked for AMS until 2015 when her illness’s started. She was then home where she fought courageously and with biggest amount of determination we have ever witnessed. She spent the last of her years with Mark Olson who became her best friend and companion, her children Chad Essman, 43, Tesa Olson, 35, JB Olson, 34. Grandchildren Bradley, 17, Chloe, 13, Danny, 11. As well as her nieces, Sarah Bachmeier and Tanya Satran and their children.

Mom loved the lake where she felt free. She loved going out and about spending time with her family. She enjoyed her favorite shows on tv. She always dreamed of having a badass hot rod and a Can Am motorcycle. She loved to watch the Satran Racing Team, the old duce duce, tear the dirt tracks up. As well as being extremely nonjudgmental and always lending an ear to anyone in need.

She will be missed beyond words, and she would like us to tell you Sweet Dreams and she Loves You ALL to the Moon and Back. Theresa was and huge Lover and even a bigger fighter!

She is survived by her children, Chad Essman and significant other Jana Phillips, Tesa Olson and significant other Scott Dalman; their children, Bradley Dalman, Chloe Dalman, Danny Dalman, Jb Olson and significant other Tessa Mohr; stepdaughter, Rachael Olson and kids Justice and Isabella; grandchildren of stepson, Ray Olson, Devin and Page Olson; brother, Lonn Satran and wife, Candy and their boys, Tanner and Kyler; sister, Tammy Aragon and husband Sam; nieces, Tanya Satran and her son Wesley, Sarah Bachmeier and husband John and there children Dylon and Gage.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Wesley Satran; her sister, Lori Satran, both maternal and paternal grandparents; and her stepson Ray Olson.