RIVER HEIGHTS, UTAH: We lost our father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend on April 30, 2004. He died while surrounded by his family at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon. He was born March 4, 1913 to Charles Bernard Olson and Anna Erickson Olson in River Heights, Utah where he resided for 83 years.

Dad graduated from South Cache High School. He married our mother Grace Francis Waits in the Logan L.D.S. Temple July 22,1936 and were married for 58 years before her passing in 1995. He then moved to Grants Pass, Oregon where he married Evelyn Francis Moorehouse. She passed away in December 2003.

He worked at the CC Camps, Hill Air Force Base, but spent most of his working years at Edwards Furniture as a carpet layer and a salesman. He was a member of the Grants Pass First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was a High Priest.

Dad taught us children many of life's lessons including the importance of hard work, the value of a dollar and the love of the outdoors. He was known for his beautiful zinnias that were planted in front of his garden. Many people drove by to admire them.

He is survived by his children Bill Olson (Linda) Grants Pass, Oregon, a daughter-in-law Patricia Olson Whittier, California, Charlotte Reeder (Bob) Garland, Utah, Patricia Haderlie (Max) Paul, Idaho, Randy Olson (Georgia) Grants Pass, Oregon and his brother Edwin Erick Olson (Rachel) Grants Pass, Oregon. He has 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He was preceded in his death by his parents, and son Robert H. Olson.

We love you and will miss you but know we will see you again.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 2004 at 1:00 pm in the River Heights 2nd Ward Chapel, 800 South 600 East. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 11:30 - 12:45. Interment will be in the Providence City Cemetery. Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary.