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Bernice Olson Obituary
Port Orchard - Bernice L. Olson, 99, of Port Orchard, WA, passed away peacefully Sunday, October25, 2020 in Port Orchard.
The wife of a field representative for Sperry Gyroscope Company, Bernice traveled across the United States with her husband, Marvin, and their family for eighteen years before buying a home in Port Orchard in 1966.
Bernice joined the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office as Head of the Civil Department in 1972, until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Olson was born in Seattle and married to Marvin for 62 years. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Carolyn of Auburn, WA; son Paul, of Port Orchard, WA; and sons, Dean and David, of Gig Harbor, WA. She has seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great, great, grandchild.
She was a devoted member of Summit Ave Presbyterian Church in Bremerton. Bernice also was a member of Port Orchard Order of the Eastern Star.
Donations may be made to Summit Ave. Presbyterian Church, in the name of Bernice Olson, at 403 S. Summit Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312
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Carrie Melson Hollenbeck
December 13, 2020
Bernice was such a lovely lady and good friend of our Mom, Sara Melson. Best thoughts to her family.
David Gary Tucker
November 13, 2020
Bernice and Marvin Olson welcomed me into their home and family in the early 1980s. I had just gone through a divorce, retired from the US Army, and was dating a close friend of their daughter Carolyn. As part of their extended family we joined the Olsons for holidays and birthdays. I remember their home as one of closeness, caring, laughter, and love.
Bernice made each gathering special: special foods, colorful decorations, presents, and a welcome hug at the door. During the Christmas-New Year holiday season, the kitchen refrigerator contained a secret recipe eggnog.
I remember Bernice with a warm smile, generous laugh, engaging personality, and an infectious inner positivity and sereneness.
While my life took me to work in Haiti and Cyprus, and finally retirement in Florida, we continued to keep in contact. Bernice was the writer in the family. Her annual Christmas newsletter detailed each major event of the year, both good and bad, and the happenings of children and grandchildren. I admire how she confronted obstacles with positivity and faith.
Bernice Olson lived a good life. A special person.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Mike Wray, Illahee
November 11, 2020
I did some home repairs for Bernice several times over the last ten years. She was always kind and pleasant to deal with and it was my pleasure to help her.
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