Carl Arthur Olson
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.