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James L. Olson

James Olson Obituary

JAMES L. OLSON
November 19, 1950 ~ November 9, 2010

James L. Olson crossed over just shy of his 60th birthday.
A talented musician, singer, songwriter, music producer and engineer, he touched thousands of lives and will be missed by all.
He is joining his parents, Leslie and Shirlee with the Lord.
He is survived by longtime love, Karla Sargent; his sisters, Love Beckelhiemer, Hollie Olson and Stella Pearce; a brother, Arnold; his children through bonds of blood and love, Natalie and Jason, and Collin, Randy, Katrina, and Joshua.
His dream and work lives on through family and friends occupying the studio property.
A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 20, 2010 at Vancouver Elks, 11605 SE McGillivray.
Please sign James' guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Olson

57 Entries

The Angel With The Smiling Face

December 16, 2011

Dearest Jimmy- I just wanted to reiterate how much you are missed and loved. Tried to send a message on the 13th month anniversary of your passing but for some reason it isn't added into your book of love from all of those who loved you so much. This is the season of Christ's birth and I so wonder if it remembered in heaven as it seems there would be no need for it there. To think he loved us so much that he sent his only son to save us from ourselves is so incredibly beautiful! What a joy it would be to meet such a wonderful loving person as he. I am so glad you have that opportunity and wish you could share it but it has to wait. You were a hero to so many here but he is the greatest hero of all and we believe you are in his presence. What a great joy to think of it that way. You are the world to me and to our family here that has lost so much when we lost you. We share regularly how much you gave to us with your keen mind and beautiful sense of humor. Oh to have ever had one little portion of your mind and be able to revel in what we know! Thank God we had time with you not enough but great time! I will love you too "beyond my last breath" sweetheart. Our light still shines and will forever.

Heather Pahl

December 15, 2011

Thanks for including me in Jim's online tribute. It's been an honor and privilege. Shine your light, Jim!

Hollie Olson

December 14, 2011

I can't believe that over a year has past and I still find it hard to accept you are gone. Still shocking. You would be very happy that I am in a good relationship and do well in my business. I have got back into music more again, I know it's because of missing you. But I'm playing here and there and still making movies. I plan to use some of your songs in my film. I know you are in a wonderful place where love is all around you. I want peace for you and all my loved ones and I wish so much that you are with mom and dad. I miss you so much, was just about to call you the day I got that horrid message that you'd been taken to the ER. I am lucky I could kiss your cheek and say I love you while there. My heart still breaks and I love you so much.
Your 'lil sis,
Hollie

Angel Face

November 19, 2011

This was your day here in this big school of life on earth. It makes me wonder if there is such a celebration in the world of paradise. You would be one year old again-oh to know that peace?! Happy Birthday to you dear Jimmy-I would so selfishly love to share it with you again and again-but I am blessed to have shared so many as we did. This time of year is when every thing is in its passing and lulling til spring, like a waiting game to see what comes back to revisit the earth.What I know is that my love is gone to be with the greater powers that be and with the loved ones he missed so much in a greater place then we could even imagine and there won't be a revisit until GOD makes his choice and calls my name. Until that time, MY Dear Sweet Jimmy, you are so thought of, loved and missed each day. Please remember me and save that spot where I long to be with you , beside you , I will always love you and our light still shines.

Tommy Overstreet

November 10, 2011

Well Pal (Snickerdoodle)...It has been a lonely year without you my friend. Everyone that knew you struggles with missing you. You left us way too early. I miss talking with you daily, working with you in the studio and most of all, just knowing you were there to help in any issue I might have. One day we'll meet again, when they ring those golden bells for me. Until then, know that you are missed everyday.
Your Forever Friend,
Tommy (T.O.) and as you called me - "Sweet Pea" (and other names I can't mention here)

Debra O'Connor

November 10, 2011

One year ago yesterday and there are still no words to convey the real meaning of your loss. You were my dear friend, the "Big Bro" I never had but always wanted. I barely had time to appreciate how lucky I was to have you in my life before the Angels were whisking you away to Paradise.

I miss all our talks on the front porch. I miss your wonderful stories, because nobody could tell a story as good as you could I miss your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your love and your understanding. Few people "get" me--but you did. I miss your wisdom and your intelligence.

You were truly one of a kind and I was so very incredibly blessed to call you "Friend." I will strive every day of my life to celebrate the gift of that friendship and make you proud of me. I know someday we'll meet again in the Kingdom of God.

Until then, keep the Angels laughing and tell my son Frankie how much I miss him. :>)

---Deb

Lovie

November 9, 2011

Jello,
A year today. It still hurts as if it were yesterday. You at a year, mom three years before, George three years before that. It makes it so hard to feel happy and go on. I know you are with most of the family on your side while a few of us still struggle over here. It is God's plan and I know we must continue, but it is so hard to be the "pollyana" I once was. Selfishly I still want you here. I want to have another BS session with you. I want to talk about the old days, politics, and jokes we've heard. I want that last hurrah we didn't have. I love you and I miss you. I regret we didn't have more time without life's trials in the way. God Bless.

Angel Face

November 9, 2011

When I cried a tear , you wiped it dry with your kindness and love. When I was confused you cleared my mind with your brilliance and funny wit.If I sold my soul you would buy it back for me with your caring and understanding of the years of pain and sorrow in such a background as mine, and you had such a beautiful family of love! You held me up and gave me liberty and somehow you always needed me.And I can't believe it was you and you were true, I needed you and you were there. And I sang it to you- "And I'd never leave , why would I leave, I'd be a fool when I finally found the one who really cared!" And I never thought I would be saying this "You gave me strength to stand alone again, to face the world out on my own again" but you did my love though I'm not good at it without you. You held me high upon a pedestal this one you jokingly called Queen Bee, so high that I could almost see eternity-you needed me, You always needed me. And the lyrics go on and on in so many tunes in my head that we shared together in our 24 years of loving each other and singing those love songs to each other even as we worked, and it made the work so easy. My heart and mind are filled with your love and your sweet hello Angel Face words with that bright smile of yours. Every time I saw you it was the warmest hello anyone could ever imagine even if it had only been a little while. If only we could turn back the hands of time! You were the sunshine of my life-the love I had never known, the bright and morning star I faced each day. The loss of you has so left my world in a place I could never describe to anyone. Empty, lonely and with a huge hole in my world since you left it!I now the sun is shining where you are and that you are happy with all your stuff that you told me about in your visit, but it is sad and I can't see the sun for the darkness I feel in my heart without you here in my life. I know I will see you in the here after love but it seems like such a long time. I've anchored my soul in the heavens where you are and I know that God loves me, but it is so hard without you as my anchor in this world where I live. People think I am strong, but every day I tell God that I am weak and he is strong and thank him for carrying me in this time as my very being cries out so hard at the loss of you. Save a place for me my sweet sweet love-Our light still shines and will forever more. Its one year Darling, one full year since you joined up with the other side. Oh how I miss you-----so so much.

Heather Pahl

November 8, 2011

Jim, here is a long tribute to you and Karla close to the one-year mark of your passing. I did not realize the call was October 25, while you passed November 9. This was a very long time indeed for Karla to be with you without conversation or your full consciousness. She is a strong woman yet suffers sadness over this, understandably. I have had several close calls with my husband Kurt over recent years and share to some degree what this must be like for Karla who obviously loves you dearly and forever. I have been faced with the possibility several times now, though Kurt is doing well. I found out about your passing in early December through a circumstantial email I sent. When Kurt came to me to describe the phoned response I believe from Shawn, I was in complete disbelief. When I realized how heavily this hit me, I told Kurt I had to drive to the studio to find out what I could. And so I met Shawn and Dave who were very patient while I sat sobbing and unable to talk. I had just completed a 3-day jury duty of the most serious nature. I contributed greatly and was emotionally exhausted but glad I could finally share the story with Kurt as I needed to (we honor the rules of silence). It took me weeks to simmer down from this demanding assignment requiring my spiritual best. Then to be faced with this sad, sad and totally unexpected news! What a season it was. I am grateful for having worked with you Jim – however briefly – and for having met Karla, Josh and a few other customers and friends at your historic studio/home long in your family and full of character and ambiance. I am particularly glad I asked you to mix/master a couple of unfinished tunes family members were involved with. One was the classic YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE Cathy Pahl performed years ago now. She did a great job as a young girl, and so did you! But the most touching “family heirloom” you mastered was a surprise gift for Kurt's granddaughter Lauren – now 26 years old. She was raised by mom; dad was not around. So Kurt played a lovely role though living across the country. Lauren would fly out alone to visit at length as soon as airlines allowed her. Great times. Kurt – who had a wonderful voice then (much later damaged by medical problems) cassette-recorded 2 of Lauren's favorite stories: THERE'S A NIGHTMARE IN MY CLOSET and MY BEDTIME RHYME. We're told little Lauren listened to it constantly, responding to Kurt's interactive greetings. Anyway, I knew you were the right guy for this project, Jim! The cassette was old and likely fragile – valuable to our family – so I played it into the microphone, recording into my PRO TOOLS. There were problems with the original recording but Jim – thanks to you – you knew how to bring the best out and diminish or delete the negatives. At our famed Portland's Powell's Bookstore, I was able to find quality old copies of these out-of-print books! I made cd copies for everyone in the family and I will forever be happy that Jim Olson headed this important effort! With the healing intimacy of music and recorded voice, you were part of our family, Jim – and I yours! I'm also glad I dropped by to show you the final presentations which included my graphic LIGHTSCRIBE burned cds. A cd labeling system that lets you burn line images or pictures too. I never would have guessed I'd burn cds with your likeness on some for Karla after your passing! I'm so sorry that life is so difficult, but I like to think someday we'll understand more. THANK YOU JIM! And KARLA, stay in touch and know you can contact me anytime darlin'! God Bless and hang in there!

Angel Face

October 25, 2011

And so My Dear Sweet Jimmy, the last chapter of your "Book of life" began to deteriorate so sadly and unexpectedly one year ago this day.It was such a shock to receive the phone call from you in trouble when you had just talked to me a bit earlier. I guess we just really don't know like the "Word" says when our time is gone or when our God will return. All I know is that those of us left behind are lost without you , your love, your kindness, your wonderful brain that constantly taught those in your presence. Everyday, I think of something more you said to me while I was driving and your were talking! I listen to your music when I drive just to hear your voice and stay in touch some way. Nothing will ever be the same, my world is so without meaning or purpose like I had. I just keep relying that God will show me something more to do with my life. I know nothing will replace our life together, but I keep praying for some way to find true peace and maybe be happy again.Limbo is a lonely strange place-no direction and just existing for the moment. You assured me that God loves me and I know he will guide me through eventually. God love you for loving me-thank you for that oh so special time. Rest easy, I will be there someway, on that bright day. Save my place, its what I count on! Our light will shine forever.

angel face

October 9, 2011

There are no words to express the way one feels when they lose their loved one from this side. Though the love lives on forever, it is hard to imagine the life here without them. Each day I draw from the love and strength you left behind my sweet Jimmy and that is what affords me to go on. We didn't get an opportunity to talk over the challenge of what happens if this would have occurred and our feelings about it as we just never expected this at your early age. The memories that I have of you before we parted that day, are the hand squeezes that you gave me to tell me you heard me and loved me. The tear that they said was impossible but I knew they were so wrong. Thank you for sharing the little you could but the most valuable to me in the biggest way ever. And the machine-I heard it change to three beats, and the beautiful sky that came alive to my eyes in the southern eastern sky over your favorite place to be Kah Nee Tah, and the rainbow of peace as you departed with the Angels. Thank you for letting me know, things were right. Who can be against us if God is for us and helps us through the pain with understandings. I miss you so much on this the eleventh month of your passing my loving Jimmy, please save a place for me and know that "our light shines on"!

angel face

October 9, 2011

There are no words to express the depth of feelings of love and pain and mixed emotions ones goes through when they lose their loved one from this side. Though I know there is beyond this life it leaves a person so lost and lonely without them. Its been a year today ,loving Jimmy ,since you joined the angels in the sky and departed from here to that beautiful place beyond called heaven. What it must be like one can only guess and pray that they are good enough to join in when the time comes. I stand on our experiences and your strength to afford me the way each day with a rest that life is still good and we will meet again. All I wish is that we could have talked about what if this challenge had ever come to be and how we would face it. But we weren't given that opportunity love. Thank you for the squeeze of the hand so I knew you could hear me and told me you loved me , at least I knew you could hear me. A tear fell like they said was impossible , so touching my heart and my memory. Thank you for loving me as you parted this side my dear Jimmy. You parted with your rainbow of peace and with the most beautiful sky one could ever imagine. Thank God for the love and the beauty of peace that he offered with your departure. I will see you again my love. Save a place for me and know that our light shines on.

Angel Face

September 26, 2011

Our light still shines my loving Jimmy.

Angel FAce

September 25, 2011

My loving partner Jimmy, oh how I miss you my love! Today is 11 months since we talked and you slipped away to a silence I just can't stand. Every day I listen to your CD and wish I could hear your sweet loving voice speak to me. I sailed for the cure today skippering the boat knowing how proud you would be cause I did it with so much confidence unlike speaking on that crazy microphone when I would tell you I had nothing to say. So many things in life remind me of our days together and all the fun things we did, boating, golfing, taking trips, singing, always thinking of things together that we could just have fun. oh how I miss those times, how I miss you and your voice. No one would ever believe how great our life together was! But I know and I will love you forever. God Bless you and God Bless our life here and there. I will see you again love! Your Angel Face

Angel Face

September 9, 2011

Sweet Sweet love of my life-it was 10 long months ago and I miss you so very much. The words are so few without being redundant but the light still shines and the love still lives inside my heart. Each day is one day closer to you yet it is so long here in this time. My prayers are that I can be as good as I can be so I can be with you and God, though I know we are never good enough but God accepts us because we are all his children. I think of all the family and friends that you are with and wonder if you actually get to meet up with them and know them. It is hard to fathom the awareness of every spirit that has gone on before me. It is hard to imagine what it would really be like to on the other side and I so wish I could glimpse into that realm even for a moment. Thank you for your love and caring. Thank you for the moments of earth, wind and fire, the emotions we experienced together. Thank you for your wonderful understanding and songs you left behind for us to learn from. Thank you for being you and being a child of God. When the role is called up yonder I'll be there. God Bless the day that happens. God Bless our love and God Bless you my sweet sweet Jimmy.

Pumpkin

August 9, 2011

The world keeps turning but no direction that I can see you except in my mind that is filled with pictures and memories of you , my sweetheart. It was nine months ago they decided to let the angels carry you home on their wings and I am sure they sang to you all the way. I wish I could have heard what they sing. I wish I could have seen the stairway and felt the feelings of knowing you are truly home. Every day I wonder what you are doing and who you are sharing with and what you talk about. I know you love your stuff and live in a house full of everything you ever wanted. What a glorifying day that would be. What do you pray for in heaven? What songs do you sing? What do you talk about? So many questions run through my mind trying to find a picture of what it must be like now. Whatever it is, I know it is beautiful and free of pain and suffering. Thank God he freed you and you live in heavenly peace. I will see you one day,and that will be a joy unspeakable for all of us that meet up there. It is lonely and I am searching to find my way here without you, love. God has a plan and I am listening, waiting to find what that is. Our light still shines and our love lives on forever in my heart Jimmy.

Crala

July 25, 2011

Nine months ago today Jimmy since your stroke. I just can't tell you how difficult the adjustment is without you. The mourning and sorrow still fill my heart and I love and miss you so! I try every day to figure what to do but so far haven't been successful as my brain just melts into sadness with the loss of you. God is good and I know we are blessed with his grace everyday and we share that grace for eternity. If I didn't have that to keep me going I don't know what I would do. No one will ever take your place my love. No one ever could fulfill my life as you did. You were such an inspiration and so thoughtful with your love and consideration towards me. I will never forget how precious you made me feel as the woman that you loved. I know you are with the Lord and back at home with your loved ones. I pray that I will meet you again at the gates of heaven when my time comes. Until that day, May God continue to shine his light upon us Bless and Keep us and may he bring me peace within to withstand this place I am in at this point in time. Time is of the Essence until that great day. Farewell My Love

Angel Face

May 25, 2011

Sweetheart Jimmy,
So Long is the time every day thinking of you and wishing you were here. I always wonder what is going on in your world now and what you are doing? I believe in the power of love and in God and that is what keeps me going. Jimmy, every day I wish I could say a few more words, give a few more loves and hold each other just a little longer. The time was so wonderful but cut so short and I can't help but ask why? Just know that in my heart you are my sweet sweet Jimmy and I thank God you were in my life when you were. You loved me, protected me talked to me and made me laugh. You help me me in so many ways that you never knew I was aware of. I wish I could go back and say thank you in all the right ways. It was seven months today since your phone call and I shall never forget as those were our last words. Words of fear and fright over what was happening to you. May God Always bless you and our love and keep it safely wrapped in his arms until we meet again.Your Angel Face Karla Marlane

Hollie Olson

May 10, 2011

My sweet big brother Jimmy - I can't believe it's been six months. I miss you and I can't seem to get over this shock that you are gone. My heart is still broken over it.
Still bummed I didn't make you come to some of my films. I've done pretty good in the local indie-film industry. Well... and since you and I are both writers, you will get this. To help get me through the first few weeks after losing you, I wrote a feature screenplay and things just fell into my lap without even trying. I ended up with many people supporting it. We should be shooting in July and August. I hope it all really does happen and I will see it someday and watch the credits roll by with "In Memory of Jimmy Olson" in bold letters. It started out just a story to make me feel better, but it ended up so much more and I just felt I had to do it for you then it became so many other things to me. I will also be using your song "Watch Me Fly" on the soundtrack along with a couple of others of yours. That's the news. I miss you. I LOVE YOU.

Angel Face

May 10, 2011

The light light will forever be present my love.

May 9, 2011

Every Morning I say hello to God and then to you my sweet Jimmy.Every night I do the same with Good night. And all the while I pray that I can be good enough to join you with God and the Angels in heaven. Glory to Jesus for his salvation and for loving you into his grace and his light that you may live forever in heaven. I pray his light will shine on our love forever and that we one day will live in his presence together. Parting is such sweet sorrow when one leaves us here to go the that wonderful place of peace. I will love you forever Jimmy Olson, and your light shines on in my heart and mind into eternity. Six months have gone by now and it feels like you still will be coming home though I know you are home with Jesus. My hopes and my dreams of our life here are shattered but I can pray for one in heaven with you. This life now is sad and lonely and it is hard to find reasons to go on or a direction in which to travel now. I pray for guidance from God to give me understanding of what I am suppose to do now and I know he will in time give me peace. God is who I lean on as I promised you I would. Shine on my dear one and know that I will love you forever. Your Angel Face

karla Collins

April 25, 2011

Yes My Dear Sweet Jimmy, I"m still here and still so sad that you aren't with me. Yesterday was Easter and today is exactly six months since you last called. My prayers are that one day I will cross into that beautiful land of peace and glory and see you standing there waiting with open arms. Until that day my love, I cherish every moment we spent and have many pictures in my mind of our "good old days" together in this world. God rest your soul and bring peace and comfort in my loneliness without you until we meet again. May our light shine on and may we meet at the gates of Heaven. Your Angel Face

Karla (Krala) Collins

April 9, 2011

Time marches on my Darling Jimmy and it is so lonely without you. It has now been five months since your passing and I will never forget that night on November ninth when I new it was truly your time to cross over. So hard to let go and accept the reality of life and death even though I know for you it meant a rebirth into heaven. I wish I could have heard your angels sing as they lifted you away and I wish I could have seen your face as you entered into your new world and saw your loved ones. I will never forget the childish looks of happiness just to be alive every day while you were here, so I can only imagine what they must have been like there. Our love will live on forever,and our light will shine into eternity, My Jimmy. Your Angel Face

karla Collins(Sargent)

March 25, 2011

Five months today sweetheart since I last heard your voice on the fateful phone call.Your voice still rings in my head and I can see your precious face every time I close my eyes. I thank God for that sweet connection. I thank you for your devotion and most unconditional love. My heart aches without you but I know you are blessed with Jesus, my love. Our light still shines,and you will live in my heart until we meet in heaven. Your Angel Face

karla sargent

March 9, 2011

Four long months my dear love- four months since you joined all the loved ones in heaven. Thank you fall your love and May God continue to bless all of us here and there. Angel Face

Karla sargent

February 25, 2011

My Love Forever,
It's been 4 months since your call and we last spoke. I miss you beyond words and love you even more. God Bless you in your new life with Jesus. Until we meet again, Angel Face

February 18, 2011

It still seems unreal that you are gone. I miss you so much and going crazy that I can't remember when I was last out at the studio. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and I MISS YOU!! Your baby sissy, Hollie

Cindy Donowitz

February 17, 2011

Just learned of our dear friends passing. His smile, talents and warm heart will be truly missed by all those individuals he has helped over the years. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones through this difficult time.
God Bless all of you!
Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization

karla

February 9, 2011

Three long months my sweet Jimmy and I miss you so! Shine on my Love Forever, Your Angel Face

karla

December 29, 2010

Darling Jimmy, though time means nothing to you there, it stands oh so still here in these days and months of grief missing your loving face and voice.This year of 2010 is only a blink there but it seems like so much to us in the flesh. I remember when you said in the song" can't wait to see what each day brings". I'll bet that is what you experience now with all your loved ones being there with you. Many great days of happiness and joy, many blessings and please pass us a few as we need them in this tumultuous time. My love is with you, Angel Face

Roberta Mayo

December 28, 2010

I want to say goodbye to a Dear friend of mine. So I wrote this poem.
Ode' to Jimmy Olson
when someone you love dies
It can be such a surprise
that's what happened to me today
I was told someone important to me had gone away.
This was hard to understand
since he was such a young man
all of fifty-nine
But I guess God saw it to be his time.
I just have to look forward to
Seeing him in heaven with his body all new.
Here on earth he was a laughing, smiling, handsome music man.
but now faraway in Heavens land
He will be playing his music and recording the Angels songs
And somehow I feel that Jesus who gave him the talent
ls singing along!
written by Roberta Mayo on Dec 26, 2010
In memory O f Jimmy Olson
Nov 19, 1950 - Nov 9, 2010
Jimmy is very important to me because of him I have an excellent sounding cd album that has been played on the radio. I couldn't have done it without you Jimmy. Thank you for being there for me I will miss you very very much! You are my inspiration! Your friend Roberta Lynn Mayo

Sasha Toth

December 28, 2010

I just found out of your passing yesterday, and am still trying to take it all in. I miss you very much you were always good to me and my mom(Roberta) and baby bro ( John Ricci) you will be missed soooo much! We love you! You were a great man to know..

Josh Sargent: Meditation Man

Heather Pahl

December 27, 2010

Josh, this pic is a tribute to you and the fine studio work you did for me with Jim. You'll receive a complete set of 15 photos, 5x7. I hope they bring you joy and good memories. I'll leave a cd of jpegs as well. God Bless!

Jim Olson: Man with Bass Guitar

Heather Pahl

December 27, 2010

I have 15 photos of Jim and Josh I will submit at the studio. My husband Kurt took the originals likely July 2008. Unfortunately we have none of Jim and Josh together, none with Karla. Kurt was taking them for specific use on my website. I will deliver 5x7 printouts to Karla as well as Josh, via the studio. They include artsy effects I like to do. Please contact me for special size requests, more copies, or I can put wording on them too. Find joy . . .

karla sargent

December 21, 2010

Sweet Sweet Jimmy,though it's not the same without you, the light shines through the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it. His love and His light shine just as bright in the world of today as on the first Christmas night. My love is with you in this season of glory and forever.
Our light shines on my loving Jimmy. God bless you and the spiritual family. I love and miss you here forever. Angel Face, Karla

Enjoy your journey, Jim -- you have blessed many!

Heather Pahl

December 11, 2010

I absolutely enjoyed studio time with Jim, Josh and Karla. I never expected to be updating my website photo to announce his passing. Nobody did -- I found out yesterday. I remember the fine working rapport between drummer Josh and engineer Jim. I remember meeting Karla as the sun poured into her cantaloupe eyes through the door opening. I could only admire her personal strength with her very candid introduction about her early life and its development. Cards out on the table. I like that. I'm the same way. Karla must draw upon her strength now! And Josh. Please consider me a friend with much in common and do call upon me if I may help. I live very near the studio which I hear you plan to continue.

Enjoy the journey, Jim! You have surely blessed many . . .
Your indie friend, Heather of HeatherSong.com

Katrina Lawrence

December 3, 2010

I had no idea how much I would miss you. And I really do. I can't believe you are gone. The girls miss you too. You have always been the good guy. The one who always had something good or interesting to talk about or something nice to say. Thank you Jim. I will always be greatful for having known you. Maybe you could put in a good word for me with the big guy? And turn up your amp up there I'd like to hear you play! :)

Love Always, Katrina (Trina)

Tommy Overstreet

November 30, 2010

As I look at your picture my mind is flooded with memories of you. Your sense of humor, your true genius doing the wonderful work you did for me and others. But, most of all your love. The love of your heart spilled out on everyone you touched. You gave of yourself more than anyone I've ever known. I will always remember the work you and I did together. Over the years I've lost my Mother, my Father, and a Son...now I've lost a Brother. One day the hurt will go away, but the light of your memory will never dim. I'll catch up with you in Heaven. Tell the Heavenly Host I'll be there.
Forever and Always,
Tommy Overstreet

Arty Lange

November 29, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing! I remember the last time I saw Jimmy and Karla - at a Mexican restaurant in Portland where Bobby Gibson and Denny Kelso were performing! RIP Jimmy!

Arty Lange

Hollie Olson

November 28, 2010

I wrote a shorter piece here just awhile back. I just couldn't get through writing something longer at the time. I'm not sure I will ever get over the disbelief that you are gone. I miss you so much, it is so heartbreaking. You were an amazing talent and I was always so proud to tell people you were my big brother. I am grateful you were able to do so much in your life with music and travel and get to do what you loved. I hope that the people you leave behind will all find peace and happiness. All I will ever need is to keep the treasured memories of you alive in my heart forever. I LOVE YOU JIMMY!

Bob Saloum

November 22, 2010

Jimmy,I first met you back in the 70's
but we never really crossed paths very
often.Then I worked on a project with
you in the studio and I really had a
great time with you.I enjoyed the conversations we had about the martial arts,music and everything else.May
you be forever embraced in the Light
and we will meet again I am certain.

Bob

Love Beckelhiemer

November 22, 2010

JLO. Getting through your birthday and your service was so very hard. I am still reeling from the loss. All I can think of is all of the precious memories I wish I could have shared so they could know the you I knew as well as the one each one of them loved. I think I will always regret we didn't have a few more bull sessions laughing at things our warped sense of humor could only understand. We definitely had more than love -- we had fun and we had friendship. I pulled out home movies today and watched us as kids with mom and dad. You're in their care now and I know you are well but I can't help but selfishly wish I had more time. You were an incredible brother -- except for the noogies. I love you! I miss you! I thank you for the memories! God Bless!

Lovie

Dave Mersereau

November 20, 2010

Brother Jimmy... It's difficult to sit here and think of something to write when all I actually want to say is that I am truely feeling your loss right now. You really touched my life. I don't think I ever got the chance to tell you how much it meant to me be able hang out with you at the studio. The talks we had about Jesus... The fun stories we shared about our Lives... and especially the times that we made each other laugh so hard that I thought my sides would slit right open. I loved the way it always took us 8 hours to complete a 45 minute project... because we were having to much fun enjoying each others company to even care about the time. You were my brother, My mentor, And My Friend... And I will miss you for a Long Long time.

Mark Knighten

November 20, 2010

Jimmy's music changed my life ! One of my favorite songs he wrote was "Jesus Take Me Back" sung by Marc Ensey.My thoughts and Prayers are with his friends and Family !

Mark Knighten

November 20, 2010

Jimmy's music changed my life ! I enjoyed the time I spent at the studio with him and others ! one of my favorite songs he wrote was "Jesus Take Me Back " sung by Marc Esey.My Prayers are with you !

Jason Olson

November 19, 2010

I love and miss my father... it often does not seem real that I cannot ever see him again. Today is his birthday, and tomorrow is his funeral. A few weeks ago I could have driven out and spoken with him, now that is impossible.

I cannot believe in the afterlife, and am saddened in my conviction that dad has passed out of my experience forever. James Lee Olson has been... and has become no more, is this not the true tragedy of death? That life and experience pass forever from the universe? While I do not believe he can read this, I will write it anyway, because I know he would have appreciated it...

Dad, you lived as you died: unafraid and always your own man. You stand tall in my memories, from my earliest to our last. I know you were always proud of me as I was of you. If I could say one more thing to you, I would tell you that your son will always love you.

Goodbye dad, I will always miss you.

James Beckelhiemer

November 19, 2010

Uncle jimmy, i will miss all the jokes and laughter that we shared and i will never forget how much you helped me when dad died.. i will always love you and miss your one of a kind laugh and smile. Rest in peace uncle jimmy and may you forever live in gods kingdom.

JEFFEY AND KIMMY DEAN

November 19, 2010

OUR DEAREST JIMMY-IT IS SO HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS THE EMPTY FEELING WE HAVE IN OUR HEARTS. WE HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL HAPPY MEMORIES TO CARRY US THROUGH UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!

Shawn and Debra O'Connor

November 19, 2010

Jimmy--words fail us every time we try to put your loss into words, but we will try. We love you, we miss you, though we are comforted that you are with Jesus. We know we will see you again someday. Thank you for loving us, for sharing with us, and for your incredible creative legacy.

November 19, 2010

My Sweet Jimmy-You are the light of my life and the candle that will burn forever in it. You are my love and your strength will help me persevere in this life here through all of your teachings. Thank you for constantly talking to me and teaching. No one has the brain power and the gifts that you acquired and put to use all on your own. No one could be more proud then I am. I will miss the man and the little boy that you were. I miss your touch and your smell, your voice and your whispers,your songs and your praise to God in them. I miss the power and the strength in your ideas and dreams. I miss you. Your Angel Face, Karla

November 19, 2010

I am in shock that I have lost my big brother. So hard to believe. I will always miss you and love you. I know Mom and Dad are with you now.

Kallie Haynes

November 19, 2010

Jim,I will always love remembering the first day I met you. God knew how precious you would become to me. You became a dear friend and teacher. I will deeply miss you but my heart rejoices in knowing that you now know Jesus face to face.

Love Beckelhiemer

November 19, 2010

You will always be "The Prez" in my heart. Love you my dear brother and miss you beyond belief.

Ron Stephens

November 19, 2010

Oh Shoshone, ride your pony. Draw your arrow and let it fly.

James Powers

November 19, 2010

Dear Jimmy, I knew you an oh so short time, but you were such a fine man with a good Christian heart, so many people's lives will be a little less empty with your going home to be with the Lord.

Dave Mersereau

November 19, 2010

Love you Jimmy... Miss you terribly... Big Dave

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