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Jack Olson Obituary
OLSON, Jack Duane
(Age 83)
Entered into rest June 6, 2011 in Yakima, WA. He was born in Topeka Kansas. Jack lived in the Yakima area for the past 3 1/2 years,after moving from Coeur d'Alene, ID. He had served in the U.S. Navy. Jack is survived by sons Erick Olson, Hayden Lake, ID, Bruce (Demaris) Olson, Spokane, WA; daughter Linda (Joe) James of Yakima, WA; sister JoAnn (Bill) Beaufait, Yuma, AZ; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Inurnment graveside service 11:00 am Friday, June 17, 2011 at Fairmount Cemetery, Spokane. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Shaw and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dana Shapland
June 10, 2011
Well Jack...I bet you are laughing at me more than ever! I just came to see you at your Memorial Service only to find out that I'm a week early. I guess all those years that I worked for you and you telling us always to show up early really paid off~ Love Always, Dana(Pangallo) Shapland
June 9, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Jack D. Olson for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
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