Lou Ann was born on Nov. 25, 1928, in Bonita Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Roger and Ruth Olmsted.
In 1947, Lou Ann married her first husband, and to this union three daughters were born. In 1963, Lou Ann married Buddy Haley, and they had two sons. After a short time living on a farm in Millboro, SD, they moved to Winner, SD where they owned and operated two motels for around 20 years. In 2005, Lou Ann and Buddy moved to Hopkins, Minn., to be near family.
Lou Ann had a happy, loving spirit, and always had a smile even when faced with health issues. Her strong faith and love of family and friends were evident in her actions and words. In addition to working and raising five children, Lou Ann was active in church and youth activities. During her life in Hopkins, she enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their many activities and spending time with special friends in the Rosewood West Coffee Group.
Memorial Service was held 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins, Minn.
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