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HAROLD OTTOSON
Died on September 29, 2011 at Renaissance Gardens in Springfield, VA of natural causes.Born March 21, 1930 In Millston, Wisconsin, Harold grew up in the small town of Fall Creek, Wisconsin. He graduated from the Wisconsin State University at Eau Claire, and received a masters degree in applied mathematics from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Harold moved to the Washington area in 1965 and resided in Annandale, VA from 1965 until 2010. He worked for the Mitre Corporation for 23 years, retiring in 1993. He was active in community affairs, including serving many years as President of ACCA (Annandale Christian Community for Action). He was also an active member of several local churches, including Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale. In retirement, Harold enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and visiting his beach house in Duck, North Carolina which was the site of many family gatherings. Harold is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mona Ottoson; children, David Ottoson, Tom Ottoson, Jane Barnes and Jean Powers; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA. A funeral service will be held, Monday, October 3 at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 4604 Ravensworth Road in Annandale. Memorial donations in Harold's name may be made to ACCA or to Hope Lutheran Church.
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Fred Holland
October 3, 2011
It is with great sadness to see and hear of the passing of Harold. He was my best friend for 51 years. My family and his family had a very close bond over those many years. I first met Harold when we worked together in Atlantic City at the FAA's evaluation center. I got married and had two sons there and Harold and Mona had their twins there. We moved to Virginia in 1964 and Harold who had been working in Northern NJ took a job in Washington and when they were house hunting we suggested they consider the house being built next to ours. They liked it and bought it. For twenty years we were close neighbors.
Over the years Harold and I got involved in real estate investments together. Several of them turned sour but Harold always remained positive and our friendship endured thru some bad decisions on my part.
Harold was always a dedicated and disciplined jogger and exercise guru. When my wife, Lois, bought a house in Florida, Harold and Mona would come an visit for a month or less. We would ride our bikes around a circle. I would be happy with four times around but Harold would do six times.
Harold was always a dedicated Christian. He believed in the Great Commission and volunteered to got out Sunday nights to visit any potential new members who had visited that Sunday.
The Hollands and Ottosons had many good times together. Sometimes sharing a Thanksgiving Dinner or Christmas Dinner.
Harold's wonderful laugh will also be missed. He was an upbeat person who enjoyed life to its fullest. His wife was great, his kids were great and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were also great. Harold was proud of them all.
So it is with a personal sadness that I will miss my best friend but I know he goes to a better place and the pain and frustration he had to endure is now over.
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October 2, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you. So many years and so many warm memories. From my parents and our families we offer our love to each of you.
Carolyn, Ann, David, and Kathy Goodwin
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