Bernita Louise, "Bernie", Olson-Holzer (Fortier) went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 17th in at the age of 81, in Hettinger, ND after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Bernita was born on January 17th, 1934 in Brooks, MN to Albert and Florence (Champagne) Fortier.

Bernie is survived by her husband Leander W. "Willie" Holzer of Hettinger, ND, Sisters, Bonnie (Fran) Turgeon of Lexington, IL, Suzette Prudhomme of North St. Paul, MN and Judith Fortier of Aberdeen, MD. Mother of Scott (Suzanne) Olson of Poulsbo, WA, Wende (Mark) Bergmeier of Auburn, NE, Glen Olson of St. Paul, MN, Kris (Angie) Olson of Maplewood, MN, Mark Olson of Hettinger ND, Cindi Jacobsen of Maplewood, MN and Jennie (Mike) Kluthe of Anoka, MN, and many grand children and great grand children

She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Florence Fortier, Brothers Emery and Byron, Sisters Francella and Elaine and Albert R. Olson.

Bernie had a long and very successful career as a Nurse Anesthetist at the West River Health Services regional facility in Hettinger, ND. Bernie was a very active and dedicated member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hettinger, ND.

A cremation took place on December 18th. A Celebration of Bernie's life will take place during the summer of 2016. Ashes will be interred at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND

The family would like to thank the caregivers at the Western Horizons Care Center for their tender care and dedication.