Alan Olson

1927 - 2017

Alan Olson obituary, 1927-2017, Beaverton, OR

Alan Olson

1927 - 2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

Alan Olson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2017.
Alan Reinert Olson, known as "Ole" to many passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017, surrounded by many family members after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was loved, admired, and adored by many and will be greatly missed.
Alan lived his long life as a personable, thoughtful, fun-loving and considerate man. It was easy to watch him squeeze every drop of joy out of the many years he lived. He was all about the give and helping anyone in need. Respected by those he coached or mentored, and loved by his friends and family; he extended this love to his wife's family that he willingly loved deeply.
He grew up in Newberg, Oregon, the son of Alfred and Louise Olson, and sister to Carol Olson. Alan graduated from Newberg High School, excelling in sports, and an Honor Student. Following high school, Alan enlisted in the United States Navy before graduation with plans to further his education in Physical Education via military resources. His service commenced during WWII, as he was station in Pearl Harbor as a fireman; in not time at all he became Fire Chief. This should be no surprise considering Al's substance and character.
After his military service, Alan entered Pacific University to get his teaching degree. During his college years, he met Larene Olson, and they married in 1945 and had three daughters together.
As an educator, he started his career in Waldport, Oregon, later moving to Sherwood where he put down his roots. There he became a vital part of the community as an educator. Alan taught both science and physical education, thrived as an athletic director and coached as many sports time would permit. During his long summers off, he would head north to Astoria where he spent time commercial salmon fishing with friends.
By the time he had taken an early retirement, he had earned and received many accolades. Some of them include Oregon Coach of the Year, two runner up state championships for baseball & basketball and a Lifetime Achievement Award given to him from Sherwood High School. He also was named teacher of the year on occasion. He semi-retired selling real estate and owned a Realestate Broker in Sherwood, OR where he bought sold and rented properties.
In 1988, he married Velora Clark and remained married to her for 30 years until his passing. Together, they travelled extensively around the world, favorite being trips to Europe. As an avid golfer, he was never far from a golf course. They built two homes together, the last being on Claremont Golf Course where he was able to golf just outside his door for almost 20 years. Al and Velora loved traveling to Alaska for fishing during the summer with one daughter and off to Arizona to visit another regularly. Al is survived by his spouse of 30 years Velora Olson, children Cheryl Olson, Janine Alvarez, Teresa Harris, Christy Mechem (JD Mechem), Melody Sauer, Ronny Sauer (LeeAnn Sauer), Larry Sauer (Tami Sauer). 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Please in lieu of flowers, please donate to any children sports camps or sports scholarships available in the Sherwood area in honor of his name, thank you.

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January 6, 2018

Dennis Lively posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2018

LORIE SHAW-HALL posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2018

Kathy Turner LeBlanc posted to the memorial.

Dennis Lively

January 6, 2018

"Coach" was a great influence on everyone he was near. I met him in 1959 and will never forget the 50 wildflower project or the way he treated everyone who went out for a sport.

LORIE SHAW-HALL

January 5, 2018

Mr.Olson was a very kind man and always greeted me with a ready smile.I went to Sherwood High School,he was an amazing teacher and coach.As an adult and single mother,I rented several properties through him.He was so caring towards myself and daughter always making sure we had a safe and affordable place to live.I remain good friends with his daughter JAN who I've known since kindergarten.Thoughts and prayers to his family.Rip Coach ♥

Kathy Turner LeBlanc

January 5, 2018

RIP Coach...From the Turner Family

Melody Sauer

December 26, 2017

Love you Dad...we miss you here at home! At peace and at rest you are for sure, but missed terribly.

Art Sasaki

December 22, 2017

Coach Olson was a positive motivator that inspired maximum effort and excellent performance. He was an influential mentor and role model in sports, academics, relationships, work, play, community involvement and being a man. He consistently taught and demonstrated the type of character and values that produced a student body that can and did say, then and today, "I'm proud to be a Bowman."
Art Sasaki '62

JD Mechem

December 20, 2017

Al will always be a very important part of my life. His easy manner, work ethic and respect for his fellow man has become a strong influence in how I try to treat others. I have always looked up to and admired Al's ability to put those around him at ease with just his presence. It goes without saying that Al will be missed by his family and friends. I think it is also fair to say that the world will be a sadder place without Al in it. He was the type of man we should all aspire to be. Rest in Peace Al. You will live on in each and everyone of us. We love and will miss having you as part of our lives. Thank you for being such a loving and understanding man. You will always be a yard stick by which I will measure my success as a man by. With all of my love.

Don and Ethann Oldham

December 20, 2017

My husband and I were very blessed to meet and visit with Al on his many trips to Alaska. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you all.

December 16, 2017

"Coach" was one of the most influential people that I had in my entire life. He was my football and basketball coach at Sherwood High from 1954 through 1958. He also taught freshman science during my tenure. I really enjoyed his coaching style as he taught us honesty, integrity and perseverance which helped me develop into a responsible adult. I respected him as a person as well as a coach. I kept in contact with him either by phone or home visits during his retirement and really enjoyed visiting with him while rehashing our "old" times at Sherwood High. I will miss him.
Gary Schneider (Ontario, OR)

Gary Langer

December 14, 2017

Al played a big part of our lives growing up in Sherwood, Oregon. He was the Coach-teacher-counselor-athletic director all rolled up in one bundle. He was good to all the kids on the team no matter there skill level. Excellent mentor for the kids at Sherwood High School.

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