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Robert Leland Olson D.D.S.

Robert Olson Obituary

Olson, Robert Leland, D.D.S., 79, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 8, 2007. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15 at Pacific View Memorial Park, 3500 Pacific View, Corona Del Mar. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of choice. Dr. Olson practiced dentistry for 51 years. His professionalism and holistic approach to dentistry created bright smiles and healthy lives for patients of all ages. Born July 3, 1928, Bob graduated from Fullerton High School in 1946 and received his B.A. and D.D.S. from the University of Southern California. Bob served in the Air Force Reserve at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio. He is a member of the American and California Dental Associations, Orange County Dental Society, Newport Beach Academy of Dentistry, and the Holistic Dental Association. Survivors, sister, Irene and husband, Robert Ferguson; daughters, Kristin Vandergriff and husband, Victor, Lisa Hillgren and husband, Brad; son, John Olson and wife, Carrie; grandchildren, Katharine, Parker, Caroline Vandergriff, Steven and Emily Hillgren, Mallory, Samantha and Connor Olson, Nancy Richardson and her family; nieces and nephews, Rob Ferguson, Jamie Ferguson, Kelly Autera, Torry Adams and their families.

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Published by Orange County Register from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2007.

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Connie Van Horn

September 21, 2007

I have placed Bob's obituary on the Fullerton Union High School Alumni blog so that more of his classmates might see it. He will be missed at the next All-Alumni luncheon as he never missed a chance to see his friends there.
Connie Stafford Van Horn, FUHS '53

Juli Huss

September 21, 2007

Dear Lisa, Kristen and John

I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of your beloved father. Please accept my prayers and love during your time of mourning. I am certain that all of the wonderful memories, and the special moments you shared as a family will bring you each great comfort and peace in the days ahead.

With much love and friendship

Patty Pecken

September 20, 2007

Dear Kristin, Lisa and John
My sympathy goes out to all of you and your families at this time. I share such fond memories of your Father and I can chuckle at some of the stories especially El Mayor. Please know I am thinking of you all and trust your fond memories will help you all heal at this time. With heartfelt love, Patty Pecken Hinsdale, IL

Jacki Stewart Felvey

September 17, 2007

Dear Family, Sorry we couldn't be there with you but you are in our thoughts and hearts. So many happy times remembered with ALL of us in Hawaii, skiing, Mexico, weddings and more. Love to you Kristin, Lisa, John et al.
Jacki and Tom

Ron Harrod

September 15, 2007

Dear Bob: We had a lot more to talk about.We had great fun over the years and I will miss knowing you were just around the corner. Though we did not see each other except occasionally you were never out of our mind. I am grateful for the almost 60 years of friendship. Thank you. Ron Harrod

Jerry Mittelman, DDS, FAPM

September 14, 2007

A great loss to not only his patients but to all of us. He was a leader in the world of holistic dentistry, and we'll miss him.

Jerry Sloane

September 14, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dexter Strawther

September 14, 2007

Bob,
You will be missed at our meetings of the alternative health group. We all marvelled at your wealth of knowledge on innovative treatments, dental or otherwise.
Dexter and Cyndee

Carol Johnson

September 14, 2007

I was so very sad to hear that Dr Olson had passed on. He had been my dentist since 1970 when I was 8 years old. As an adult, no matter what city I moved to I always kept him as my dentist. He was so very good at what he did. He also passed along many words of wisdom about health and life that I won't forget.

anne andrews

September 13, 2007

Our sympathy and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time. We have many happy childhood memories of "Oly" in our family around the paddle tennis court and water skiing adventures in Mexico. We will all miss him. Patty Pecken (Andrews ) Anne Andrews and Liz Mullens

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