Daniel Olson

Wasilla resident, Daniel Paul Olson age 65 passed away peacefully and in his sleep at his gold mine in Eureka, Alaska on July 29, 2011.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Valley Funeral Home 151 E. Herning Ave Wasilla, Alaska with Funeral services on Thursday August 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Church on the Rock located at mile 45.5 of the Parks Highway in Wasilla, Alaska with burial to follow services at Wasilla- Aurora Cemetery in Wasilla, Alaska

He was born December 24, 1945 in Hancock, Michigan, son of Edward and Elsie (Suomala) Olson. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1964.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 43 years, Allouiz and their 13 children, which includes 5 sons, Alan Olson and his wife Lorinda; Derek Olson and his wife Anne of WA; Jeffrey, Jesse, and Shane Olson all of Wasilla; his daughters Jennifer Matson and her husband Wayne; Jacquelyn Olson and her partner Mike Wellman Sr., Diana, Lynn and Shannon Olson; Natalie Goddard and her husband Rodney all of Wasilla, Julia Norby and her husband Scott, Starr Richards and her husband Clinton of S.C. He is also survived by 11 grandsons, 18 granddaughters, 1 great grandson and 1 great granddaughter.

Dan had a great passion for Alaska. Prior to moving to Alaska Dan lived in Yacolt, WA and also lived in Michigan and New Hampshire. He drove the Alcan by himself in 1977 to seek work; he worked for many years in the construction trade from Nome to the Southeast.He worked with his children in a successful family owned business, Alaska Professional Construction, Inc. in Wasilla. He loved fishing especially the salmon derby in Homer each spring with his wife and kids. His family said Dan had a way about him where his children always wanted to be a part of his plans, they loved their father and loved doing things with him. Dan was a man who certainly lived by his principals and values who believed right was right and wrong was wrong there was no middle ground. He was an encourager to everyone and was the pillar of his family. Dan was friendly to all had a big smile and could tell stories. His ultimate dream was to gold mine and God granted him that wish this summer. He loved the serenity of the mountains and the beauty of the flowers; but above all he loved the Lord Jesus Christ his Savior. We will miss you Dad, So Much!

The family was cared for by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory, Wasilla, Alaska