Donald R. Olson
August 14, 1925 ~ October 27, 2014
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Age 89 of Wyoming Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 27th, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Iver and Anna Olson; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; and 1 niece. Survived by wife of 56 years, Harriet; children, Larry (Nancy) Olson, Lori (Mark) Kuefler, Becky (Tom) Van Elsberg, Denny (Jackie) Olson, and Kristi (Troy) Livgard; grandchildren, Corey Kuefler, Tony Kuefler, Ryan Kuefler, Betsey Van Elsberg, Jack Van Elsberg, Mitchell Livgard, Matthew Livgard, and Nicholas Livgard; step grandchildren, Lorrie (Scott) Kuha, Dawn (Steve) Eckdahl, Heidi (Joe) Hale, Rob Murawski, and McKenzie Day; and many step great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Arden; and brother, Windfield (Jeanne) Olson. Funeral service 1 PM Saturday November 1st, at Linwood Covenant Church, 6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, with a visitation beginning at 11 AM. Interment with military honors at Victor Hill Cemetery.
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Death is something that humans were never meant to experience, the pain that we experience when we lose a loved one is something that is simply unnatural. Psalms 37:29 says 29 “The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God’s original purpose for humankind was to live forever in a paradise earth with no sickness or death. An “abundance of peace” as psalms 37:10 brings out. Though the world we love in is horrible and we experience pain on a daily basis there is some good news, the bible promises something truly amazing at revelation 21:4 it says “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” So death, sickness, pain and every kind of sorrow will be wiped out but what about those who have already died? John 5:28,29 says of those ones “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” So these ones will be resurrected to an earth filled with peace. For more information on this subject please visit http://www.jw.org and fill out the online request for a free bible study. Here’s the link: https://www.jw.org/en/free-bible-study/
Becky, Sorry for your loss of your Dad.
I did not know Don but I know his kids. Therefore I know he was a great man! Rest in peace.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss !! Big Hugs
Thank you everyone for your kind words. Our Dad was a wonderful Man. We will miss him dearly. I Love you DAD!!
Deepest condolences from your neighbor in the woods.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Donald’s military service to our nation and it will be a privilege to provide his graveside military honors.
Our love and prayers go out to Auntie Harriet, Becky, Larry, Lorie, Kristi, Denny, his brother Whitey and sister Lucille. As I told Becky over the phone last night, his brother Wally (my Daddy) was there to greet him for sure. Uncle Donald had allot of the same mannerisms as his brother Wally. I know last couple of years haven’t been easy, but he’s now Home in Heaven. God Bless, Roxy and Terry
My condolences to Harriet and the Olson family. All of you are a part of my favorite memories at Linwood.
Sincerely,
Gene Baland (Mr. Baland) 🙂
Had a great time with Don picking pumpkins in the fall,and many sandburs! Always had a smile to give.
great memories of a kind and gentle man who raised a great bunch of kids and the best sweet corn.