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Norman H. Olson

1931 - 2020

Norman H. Olson obituary, 1931-2020, The Villages, FL

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1931

DIED

2020

Norman Olson Obituary

Captain Norman H. Olson, SEAL, U.S. Navy (Ret), 89, passed away on October 29, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL, from blunt force head trauma caused by an accidental fall at his home. He was born March 14, 1931 in Providence, RI. He was the first Special Warfare officer to command a major Navy shore installation, the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA and founded the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, Fort Pierce, FL.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Bobbie) Saunders, children: Christine Mabe (Jeff), Craig Olson, Caren Whitson (Joe), and Carole Brennan (Vincent), and grandchildren: Cody Olson (Elizabeth), Molly Brennan and Liam Brennan.A Celebration of Life will be at Little Creek, VA; Interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial donations in his name may be made to:Navy SEAL Foundation, 1619 D Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459Or National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, 3300 N. HWY A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 18, 2020.

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Douglas Adee

July 1, 2024

I was a newly minted Ensign, USNR, when I showed up at COMNAVSPECWARGRULANT for duty, much to the chagrin of my CO, Capt Symons, and my XO CDR Norman Olson, since I was filling a billet normally reserved for UDT/SEAL. Needless to say, I got off to a bad start before I arrived, and I soon learned why my XO was referred to as "Storming Norman." Incredibly intimidated (ok, downright terrified), I did my best to stay away from him. I´m usually a decent volleyball player, but whenever I´d be on his team I couldn´t do much right. It was an honor to serve under CDR Olson. I learned so much from him about leadership and motivation.

Mitzy Cromwell

December 2, 2020

My thoughts, prayers and blessings go out for Craig, Cody and the rest of the family during this very sad time.

Paula Jesberg

November 19, 2020

Bobbie and all...Stunned and saddened by this news. Looking forward to a fitting tribute
and sendoff at Little Creek. I'll be in touch and send love with virtual hugs...

Gloria Bradley

November 19, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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