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1936
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2012
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John Olson Memoriam
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Memories and Condolences
for John Olson
Emmy Fawley
March 26, 2013
Miss you so much big brother.
Your only sister, Emmy
March 26, 2013
Miss you every day brother John. Save some good flies for the rest of us as we get there.... Wm.
Eleanor Pearsall, Myers, Quinlan
April 10, 2012
Kay, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful friend and just all around nice person. Many people will be missing him.
GLORIA & BILL MACMARTIN
April 2, 2012
OUR HEARTS ARE VERY SADDEND TO HEAR OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF JOHN OLSON. HE WAS THE KINDEST CARING MAN. WE HAVE ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES HE WILL BE MISSED
Jill and Mark (Sigren) Stalter
April 1, 2012
Kay and family..... We are thinking of you all at this sad time. God bless....
Allen Russell
March 31, 2012
John has been a friend of our family my whole life. There was never a more upbeat fun person to be around. He was a great friend to my father, Daen Russell. We are all diminished by his passing.
C J Davis
March 30, 2012
The entire John Olson Family, our sincere condolences to all. John was a good man!!!! The Carl Davis Family
Angela & Mark Hanlin
March 30, 2012
To Bill
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Having been your friend for many years and especially since you made the trip to Milington last month to be with our famliy when we lost our mother, we wished we could have been there for you. Our Prayers go to God for the comfort He offers to you and your family in the days and weeks to come. Angela & Mark Hanlin
March 29, 2012
Kay and family-- we have wonderful memories of your family and John. Good times, Gods peace be with you all Nola(losey)Owen and sons Steve, Blair, and Kevin
Nola Owen
March 29, 2012
Kay and family-- we have wonderful memories of your family and John. Good times, Gods peace be with you all Nola(losey)Owen and sons Steve, Blair, and Kevin
Nola Owen
March 29, 2012
Dear Kay and family- our hearts go out to you- our memories are full of the days we had with the Olson family- John would be out washing the bus before we even got up- we thought it was raining. Gods peace- love Nola (losey) Owen and Steve Blair and Kevin
Jacalynn Morey
March 29, 2012
Gone too soon. One story that stands out to me is one night when Kathy had the Black Bonnieview (we were around 16) We got stuck and had to call Mr. Olson to come and get us. Which he did, we thought for sure that was the end of our excursion. He merely pulled us out and said carry on.
Just look at all his children and Grandchildren that are here because of him. A great legacy to carry on.
Jackie Morey
John Olson
March 29, 2012
Kay I find this hard to believe
John was such a fun loving man and I was proud to call him a friend
God act in misterios ways that we do not understand Love Bette and Bill Fisher
March 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. John was a very nice man. Gary and Maureen Rondy
Donald Burden
March 29, 2012
Very sorry to hear about the loss John. He was a good person great great friend. Our thoughts and prayer are with your family.
March 29, 2012
Tim and families, So sorry about John, he was a great man, really enjoyed him when he came into Total's office. You and families are in my prayers, "Crystal"
Gayle
Steve Somers
March 29, 2012
Pat, Very sorry to hear of your loss! From reading your dads Obit. it sounds like he was doing one of the things he loved in life when he passed.
With great sorrow, Steve
March 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff & Beth Duke
March 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Olson family. Often John would not hesitate to stop at my house, whether on his tractor, or in his truck, to tell me how nice my yard looked. You could tell he was very proud of his subdivision. Rest in peace John.
Ann (Kniffen) Brooks
March 28, 2012
Kay and Family, So shocked and sorry to hear of your loss of John. Lots of memories of John when we were in the Hoag school in the 40's. Who could forget John, he provided us kids with lots of entertainment. I can still see the teacher shaking him up --and him laughing his head off! He is to be admired as a successful,self-made man. Deepest sympathy from Bill and me.
March 28, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kristin Fussman and family
Charles Murphy
March 28, 2012
This time in our lives right now makes me very distraught, all because because John left us too soon.
With all of the success Mr. Olson achieved in his life, he was one of the most down to earth people you could ever meet.
When you reach an age when your parents don't know anything, you listened to John. When you finally reach a point in your life when you finally figured it out that your parents were right, you still listened to John.
This man (regardless of what point in my life) taught me about the meaning of hard work does indeed yield great results. It took a long time for his advice to sink in, but it did. Simply put, John Olson is one of those people who didn't give up on me.
Kay and family, he was one of a kind. Thank you for sharing someone like John to be a part of our lives. His accomplishments will always be remembered; his character will never, ever be forgotten.
Dana Irvin
March 28, 2012
I would like to express my and my families deepest condolances for the loss of Mr. Olson. he was a great friend of my fathers as well as great man!
March 28, 2012
My family (Francis Engler) has been doing busness with Olsons for year, I think all my brothers and sisters take their business there. They have always been very helpful, fun, and friendly, this is the atmosphere John created. We will miss you. God Bless,
Julie Engler
tom giles
March 28, 2012
John will be missed by many,even though we had like business we always interacted well to help each other out and Tim & Pat continue the tradition. We just lost a good one. Tom Giles - Giles Tire Service
Ken Kruithof
March 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Kay and the entire family. John made an impact on our lives will always be remembered for his energy, positive attitude and care for his family.
Penny Spence Zaleski
March 28, 2012
My condolences to the Olson Family on their loss. Mr. Olson & Olson Tire will be always be remembered. RIP Mr. Olson.
Pattie Baderschneider
March 28, 2012
My condolences to you Kay and family in your tragic loss. John Olson and Olson Tire will always have a special place in my heart. Sincerely,
Jean and Jerry McClain
March 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Olson family and friends.
Fran Foust
March 28, 2012
Kay & Family,
May time heal your sorrow; may friends ease your pain and may peace replace heartache. Thinking of you all during this sad time. God Bless.
Mike & Fran (Toth) Foust
Kim Eldred-Holka
March 28, 2012
To The Olson Family
I send you my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved husband/father/grandpa & great grandpa. You all our in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you all in his loving arms and give you peace in the days ahead. I regretfully will not be able to make it to the funeral as I am out of state until the end of April. Godspeed to all.
rhonda Cairns
March 28, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Olson family. Rest in Peace Mr. Olson.
Chuck and Janice Hubscher
March 28, 2012
Kay and Family-John was a special man and will be missed by Chuck and I. We love Mineral Springs Development and John kept the "neighborhood" marching to his tune. Peace and Blessing to you all, our sincere sympathy and prayers. Chuck and Janice
Mark and Patricia Reilly
March 28, 2012
When my husband and I moved to Mt. Pleasant 9 years ago, John was one of the first people to greet us and welcome us to the Mineral Springs Development. He was always so friendly and had such a positive attitude. I would see him driving through the neighborhood on his tractor and he would either wave or stop by for a chat. He seemed like a very gentle soul and we will miss seeing him working throughout the development. We will hold fond memories of John and wish to send our deepest sympathy to the Olson family.
Julie Rhodes
March 28, 2012
Condolences to the family, John will be forever missed and may he R.I.P.
(The Gage family)
Pat & Mary Fitzpatrick
March 28, 2012
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dennis Todink
March 28, 2012
may god bless the faimily my prayers gose out to the family Dennis Todink
Betty Coffell
March 28, 2012
I'm so very sorry to hear of this loss. I went to school with John, he always had a smile as far back as I can remember. So sad. God Bless
March 28, 2012
Kay and family, John will be sorely missed...A good neighbor and friend for many years. My profound condolences...Dave Bollman
Ryan and Wendy Endres
March 28, 2012
We always enjoyed seeing John at CMU football games. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Olson family during this difficult time. With Sympathy, The Endres family
Prout's
March 28, 2012
You are now with the "Great Fisherman." May HE bring your family comfort . We have lost a wonderful person. Our prayers and sympathies. Sincerely, The Prout's
John and Donna Richter
March 28, 2012
Carla and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. Words can not express how sad we were to hear this news. Your Dad embraced life and we wish we could have known him better...he was a fun man!
MariAnne and Frank Reihl
March 28, 2012
Through this awful sadness, I can't stop thinking about how blessed we are to be a part of such a wonderful family! Tears continue to stream down my face as I read the accolades of my Uncle John, a man who I too hold more memories than I can count. He taught much to many people without even knowing he was doing so. And it always made me laugh when he'd try to act like a 'tough guy' when I knew what a softee he really was:) I loved him more than he'll ever know and I already miss him terribly. Peaceful thoughts and prayers to all who loved and knew him.
Alisa Bartlett
March 28, 2012
I have know John for the whole 28 years of my life in his working with my dad with the Retread Buisness. He has always been a wonderful man. Thinking of all of you!
Dean & Alisa Bartlet
March 28, 2012
we are very sad for you whole family and thinking of you.
Bart and Linda Swindlehurst
March 28, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with your family. john was a good friend and a great man. dave and sharon campbell. Blanchard
The Mcfarlane's
March 28, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere prayers go out to the family
March 28, 2012
Gene & I are deeply sad to read about the death of John. We left Mt Pleasant in 1967 but still have wonderful memories of our time there and especially the fun with the jaycees. Gene & Dorie Umlor
dave stanton
March 28, 2012
john and i just knew each other in passing as competitors in the tire business. i dont think you could find a more honest, friendly , intellegent man.
i hope his sons and mine remain friendly competitors in this business for years to come. we will miss you john and our prayers are with you and your family
metro 25 tire center
Sue Goffnett Hall
March 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 27, 2012
Our Thoughts are with you and your family. We will miss John and his great
personality, and friendship.
God Bless you all during this difficult
time.
Paul & Linda Elliott
Nancy Hanks(Andress)
March 27, 2012
Sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayer to the family..
Jim Johnson
March 27, 2012
John Olson was not only a friend of our families but I considered him a close friend as well. Back when I worked for John in the late '70's John had invited me to a retreading seminar in Louisville,Kentucky and he had borrowed Kay's car to take us to the airport. Along the way I decided to tease John about being too tight to buy Kay a new car, after all it had over 100,000 miles on it. John replied "Jimmy there's nothing wrong with this car, why should I get her a new one", when all of the sudden the u joint gave out and we had to coast to the side of the road. We had to take turns standing in front of each other hitch hiking try to get a ride to the airport. Wouldn't you know it some kid with long hair and a souped up Camaro picked us up and gave us a ride. I was praying John wouldn't tease the kid about his long hair, because believe me I knew John's feelings about long hair. I will miss John dearly.
March 27, 2012
I am sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers to you and your family..
Jim & Marti Vandenberg
March 27, 2012
Rick,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Jim and Marti Vandenberg
Dean Huffman
March 27, 2012
my condolences to the family
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