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Zachary Olson

1988 - 2012

BORN

1988

DIED

2012

Zachary Olson Obituary

Zachary Olson, 23, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Service: 2 p.m. Monday, Bethel Baptist Church, 1224 Hilltop Road, Grapevine. Interment: Grapevine Cemetery, Grapevine. Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256. Zachary was born on June 13, 1988, in Fort Worth to Michael and Diana Olson. He was a 2007 graduate of Grapevine High School where he competed on the wrestling team. After graduating, Zachary joined the United States Marine Corps in August 2007. He served till August 2011. Zachary served a tour in Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan, where he was awarded the meritorious combat promotion. He was a lifetime member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors: Parents, Michael and Diana Olson of Grapevine; brothers, Joshua Olson and wife, Pamela, of Waxahachie and Matthew Olson of Grapevine; maternal grandmother, Sandra Samuels of Grapevine; aunts and uncles, Terry Samuels of Bixby, Okla., Scott Olson and wife, Lisa, Port Orange, Fla., and Keith Olson and wife, Teri, of Flower Mound; cousins, Justin Samuels, Jessica Samuels, Evan Olson, Hannah Olson and Sam Olson.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 4, 2012.

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Paul & JoA

February 28, 2013

In Remembrance of your Son, Brother, friend Zach....sadly missed...fully loved.

Fallen soldier...may your candle shine brightly above us from heaven.

June 5, 2012

Rest in Peace Zachary and thank you for your service to our country. You were such a young man I can only imagine how much your family misses you.

I did not know you or your family but today I was by your grave and it is very beautiful the memories that your loved ones has shared.

God bless your family.

Lauren

May 8, 2012

Not a day goes by that I do not think of Zach and miss him with all of my heart.

Lisa Barnhouse

March 11, 2012

My prayers are with you! My son served with your son and this hit him hard. May your tears of sorrow become joy, he is safe in the arms of Jesus :)

March 5, 2012

As a USMC mom my heart goes out to you. Know you are not alone in your grief. Our sons come home with scares seen and unseen from combat. Thank you for your service to your country as a family.

Mercedes Visage

March 4, 2012

Rest in peace, young soldier and child of God. Thank you for your service

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