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1944
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2025
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David Olesen Obituary
David was born May 16th, 1944 in Scotia, CA, the son of Henry and Elsie (Berti) Olesen. He spent his youth playing high school basketball, helping his dad on the ranch, and making great memories with his friends. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1962 where he met his wife of 60 years, Linda (Nunes) Olesen. After marrying Linda in 1964, David began a successful career with Bank of America, working in many branches across Northern California. The couple eventually settled in Napa, CA where they raised two children, Teri and Scott.
David had a lifelong affinity for sports, his favorite teams being the San Francisco Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, and any that his kids and grandkids played on. He also loved the outdoors. He enjoyed many fishing and camping trips with friends.
David retired from Bank of America in 2000 at the age of 55. He and Linda enjoyed their retirement through frequent cruises and world travels with friends and family. David cherished time with his grandkids and was deeply involved in his community, serving as President of the Bank of America Retirees and Treasurer of Napa's Relay for Life.
David is preceded in death by his father Henry Olesen, his mother Elsie Olesen, older sister June Hawkins, and his in-laws John and Lily Nunes.
He is survived by his amazing wife, Linda, and their two children, Teri Olesen Foster (Scott) and Scott Olesen (Mary), all of Napa. He also had three grandchildren: Kyle Foster, Sami Olesen, and Dylan Foster. His sister-in-law, Darlene (Weedie) Nunes, of Roseville, also survives him.
The family would like to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Hospice for their help during this journey.
Services will be held on Friday, February 28th, at 11 a.m. at Tulocay Cemetery. A reception will follow.
Donations can be made to Kaiser Hospice or the Ferndale Museum, P.O. Box 431, Ferndale, California 95536.
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Debbie Liardet
March 12, 2025
Olesen extended family, sincere condolences your loss. Even though it was coming, it can be so hard when it happen. Sending loving thoughts to you all with extra special hugs for Linda.
Janice Andrade
March 9, 2025
Linda, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of David. I heard about his death from Darlene. I am so sorry I missed his services. I did not know about them. I hope to see you in church sometime. Take care, Janice
Mel Vander Sluis
March 8, 2025
In my memory of David as a board member of the Mental Health Association of Napa County and as my friend, it is his great sense of humor, his loyalty and his love of his family that stand out. You have my condolences in his loss.
Kathy (Butler) Foulger
February 27, 2025
So very sorry to hear this, Dave will be missed so very much. I really enjoyed working with him while I was at BofA. Shared many laughs together. Rest in Peace <3
Dan and Shirley Bianco
February 25, 2025
Dan and I send our most loving thoughts and prayers to you,Linda, and your dear family. You and David made a special team, and he will never leave your hearts.
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