Opal Inez Dadson

Burlington, Colorado resident and former Flagler, Colorado resident Opal Emily Inez Dadson passed away on February 5, 2008 at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington. She was 93 years old. Opal was born on November 9, 1914 in Sargent County, North Dakota to Ole Martin and Emma (Peterson) Olson. She was one of two children. Opal attended school up in North Dakota through the 12th grade. On November 26, 1936, Opal married Wesley C. Dadson in Kalamazoo, Michigan. To this union one daughter Judi was born. Opal was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Flagler, she enjoyed playing bingo, cribbage, sewing, knitting and crocheting, and was very active with the Senior Citizen Center in Flagler. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, her husband one brother Elbert Olson and her daughter Judi Staatz. She is survived by her granddaughter Jennifer Staatz of Burlington, a son-in-law Jr. Staatz of Burlington as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Dadson were held on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Flagler with Pastor James Elmshauser officiating. Burial followed in the Flagler Cemetery in Flagler. Visitation was held on Monday, February 11, 2008, one hour prior to funeral services at the church. Memorials may be made in Opal’s name and may be left at the Bank of Burlington in Burlington, Colorado.