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George Olson Obituary
George Darrell Olson, 90, owner of Jewels by G. Darrell Olson, passed Sunday May 16th 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Salt Lake, Utah to George and Lois Olson. Noted jeweler for over 50 years along the camelback corridor, he was a valley business Icon. Known for his little white puppies who came to work every day, he never really retired from the "diamond" business. Involved for more than 75 years in the jewelry business, he created beautiful pieces of jewelry for many celebrities like Charlton Heston, Elvis Presley, Jim Nabors, Barbra Streisand, Evel Knievel and many of the Phoenix Suns basketball players. A world traveler, adventurer who went around the world twice. His last adventure was with his daughter and granddaughter to Iceland. He loved cruises with his grandchildren. Lifelong member of Lions, Rotary, E.A.G.P. and the Phoenicians, Boy Scout Leader, Man of the Year EWI, Phoenix Historical Society Honoré one of the Phoenix 40, Mayors Council, Jewelers of the World member. And an avid dog lover!
Survived by wife Bonni Hayden Olson. Children Linda Pridmore, George Randal Olson, Lana Cerise Gomez (Ben), Lisa Jean Molina, Lori Brooke McFarland (Scott), Dr. Darrell Gregory Olson (Allison), Christopher Marcus Olson, Darlene Broadbent (Terry), Susan Barton (Jim), Shelli Fox (Steve), Major Thomas Stockdale (Jessica), son-in-law Alfredo Molina.
31 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren and puppies Georgie and Mickey Mouse.
Sisters Marilyn Pope, Utah, Arlene Summerhayes, Utah. Ex-wife Sandra Olson, Nevada.
Celebration of life will be held in October 2021 in Phoenix Arizona exact location to be determined.
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Barbara
May 21, 2025
He was a great and delightful man!
Chris Higgins
June 5, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Olson family. I’m an old friend of Randy’s from ASU days in the early 70s and met G.Darrell, Cerise and other family a few times at their Camelback house and have never forgotten them. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Chris Higgins, Tempe
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Barbara Jean Adelson
June 4, 2021
You are are Titan in Phoenix and Sedona. A great man whom we will all miss. Thank you for your kind devotion and humanity.
Xoxo,
Barbara Jean and David Adelson, MD
Doug Liebman
May 30, 2021
My last moments with my friend were special and ones that I will forever keep close. He was a a second-father figure to many. Always legendary and a contemporary of the best of Phoenix from a generation of Phoenicians who made great contributions to this world. To his large extended family- keep making him proud!
Tom and Peggy Hayden
May 29, 2021
It is obvious that Darrell lived a full life with kindness and generosity. He will surely be missed by all. Our condolence to Darrell's wife, my sister Bonnie, and his entire family.
Tom and Peggy Hayden
May 29, 2021
It obvious that Darrell lived a full life with kindness and generosity. Our condolences to my sister Bonnie and Darrell entire family. He will surely be missed.
Troy Rubash
May 29, 2021
My condolences to all of his loved ones.
Mike Hayden
May 29, 2021
Darrell was a kind and generous man. He loved my sister Bonnie, her children, and especially our mother. He will be missed by our entire family.
Posey Moore Nash
May 28, 2021
What a legacy he left in our community.
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