Thomas Michael OLSON

OLSON Thomas Michael Thomas Michael Olson, 74, of Milan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his home under the loving care of his family and Arbor Hospice. He was born November 11, 1937, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Lydia (Miller) and Chester Olson. Thomas was a 1956 graduate of Blissfield High School. Following graduation, Thomas proudly served his country in the Army and was a part of the 82nd Airborne Division. On September 24, 1960, Thomas married Sherree Adrian at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blissfield. They celebrated 50 years of marriage together, she preceded him in death on August 7, 2011. Thomas worked as a supervisor at GM Powertrain in Toledo. He loved his Bassett hounds, Claude, Rosie and Buddie. After retirement he enjoyed woodworking, he made doll houses. Thomas treasured his family especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Surviving Thomas are his children, Matthew Olson, and his fiancé, Miranda Mayo, and Victoria and her husband Mark Gordon, all of Milan; three grandchildren, Michael and Anna Locke and Ryan Olson, all of Milan, and his sister, Wilma Ford of Brooklyn, MI. In addition to his wife, Sherree; Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jean Olson Fillipek, and a brother, Chester "Sonny" Olson, Jr. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield, with Rev. Aaron Kesson officiating. Family will receive guests on Saturday prior to the service from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Thomas to Washtenaw Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made online at WagleyFuneralHome.com