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HAROLD OLAUSEN Obituary
MISSION - Harold "Jose" Olausen (formerly of Minneapolis) passed away August 30, 2010 at his home in Southern Oasis in Mission TX. He retired in 1984 after 40 years in the grain business at Harvest States in St. Paul MN. After relocating to Texas in 1984 he enjoyed working with Mission Duncan Insurance for many years. He also volunteered at the Mission Chamber of Commerce where he founded the Good Neighbor Club. He is preceded in death by: Father Hans, Mother Ellen, brothers Donald, George, Floyd, sisters Hazel and Marion. He is survived by: Wife Pat (Wiles), Daughter Deb (Carpenter), Son Dean Olausen, Grandchildren Cody Carpenter, Caitlin Olausen, Kristin Olausen, Great Grandson Landon, sister Mildred Widmark, many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held Friday December 10th 10:00 a.m. at Ric Brown Funeral Home, 621 East Griffin Parkway, Mission TX 78572 956-583-6333. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Heart of the Valley Hospice. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Heart of the Valley Hospice Care and Ric Brown Funeral Home for their loving care and support.
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James Kooiman
August 27, 2024
I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with "Jose". What a great guy. A good friend, customer and help to our young company back in 1985 forward and Jose always had a good word or wise insight for me.
Thanks again Jose, may your memory be Blessed.
James Kooiman, Charisma Const.
James Kooiman
August 27, 2020
What great memories I have of Jose. He had some wonderful words of wisdom for me when we were just starting our business, Charisma construction and I'm thankful to have known him and had the privilege to be around a such a positive and uplifting person. Jose you are missed. May God bless and comfort your family.
Dick & Marleen Legatt
September 5, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 4, 2010
Pat, Debbie and Dean - Jose was a wonderful man and I have many great memories of him! He will be missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him. Jose will always hold a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Wanda & Jim Flander-Kirscht
Jamie Boulanger
September 4, 2010
Dear Pat, Deb, and Dean, my heart goes out to all of you and your families. He was always a special uncle to me and I'll forever cherish the memories I have of him.
james kooiman
September 3, 2010
Dear Pat, I was so amazed at reading about Jose's passing on. I truly enjoyed working for you and Jose. He was always so jovial and gave me good advice. I know he will be missed. God Bless you with His comfort in this time and in the future with wonderful memories. Sincerely, James Kooiman
Cindi White
September 3, 2010
I am so sad for my aunt, Pat and my cousins, Deb and Dean and their families. Harry was always such a fun person to be around. I will miss my uncle and godfather.
September 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. We will always hold him in a special place, as we still love our place at TCC Love Jim and JoAnn Kappes
Marlys Robertson
September 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jose will be missed by many. You both were great neighbors.
Nedra S Kinerk
September 3, 2010
Pat, We are sorry to learn of your loss of Jose. We have so many happy memories of you both when we were at Wagon City. Jose and you were great friends and your parties were so much fun. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you turn the page to a new chapter full of wonderful memories of your life with Jose. Be strong. Our love, Bob and Nedra Kinerk
September 3, 2010
20 YEARS OF GREAT FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD TIMES, WE WILL MISS YOU. GENE AND DORIS MANN FOREST LAKE MN
Lee and Marge Heidemann
September 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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