Donald Oliver Olson
77, Foxworth
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel for Donald Oliver Olson, 77, of Foxworth, who died on Tuesday, June 13. Rev. Paul McRoy officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 23, and from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday, June 24, at Colonial Funeral Home.
He was born in Devils Lake, N.D., to Oliver and Alyce Olson and was raised in Barrett, Minn. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force in July of 1964 and served our country as security police in Vietnam. As Vietnam was winding down, he was discharged from the Air Force and worked in the Twin Cities for several years as a punch press operator and security guard. Missing military life, he joined the U.S. Navy as a cook, giving him the opportunity to travel the world. He separated from the Navy in September of 1978 and for the next 13 years worked as a chef on oil and drilling rigs.
Settling in Marion County, he has been a resident of Foxworth since 1981. He lived life to the fullest. He was an amazing storyteller and was thrilled to share the stories of his travels and adventures. He enjoyed trivia and loved cooking to feed his family and friends. He was a man of faith who prayed daily for his family. He was so proud of his family and was known for his Christmas letters sharing about their lives. He had a great sense of humor, and he will be remembered for his infectious laugh.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Pavlish and Marie Richardson; and a son, Stephen Olson.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Olson; three daughters, Dorrie Cooper, Cynthia Buchner and Rebekah Olson; two sons, Michael Olson and Lane Olson; two brothers, Rob Olson and Jerry Olson; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Friends and family are invited to share condolences and memories at www.colonialfuneralhomes-ms.com. Arrangements entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home.
