It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that our husband, father, brother and uncle, Harold Olson, was called home on August 20th, 2017 at the age of 78. Harold was born August 17th, 1939 to Otto and Noma Olson in Crawford County, Wisconsin. After high school graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from November 1960 to March 1964 serving in San Diego and San Nicholas Island, Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, CA.
Harold was an avid gardener who shared his green thumb tips and canned goods with family, friends and even strangers. He carried on the Olson family tradition canning pickles, okra, green beans, salsa, and tomatoes. Entering his prize possessions into the Ventura County fair winning many ribbons for Best in Show, 1st and 2nd place. He always stated that his garden was “A Little Piece of Heaven” and this is where he would feel closest to God and his loved ones.
Harold leaves behind his wife Barbara (Wallace) Olson of 55 years of marriage, daughter and son-in- law Janice and Juan Lozoya, son Gregory Olson, sisters Deanna Brockway, Donna Olson and brother Norman Olson, along with many nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Noma Olson, youngest sister Shirley Lucey and cousin Robert C. Olson.
Visitation will take place Sunday August 27th, 4 to 6 pm at the Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central Ave, Fillmore.
A funeral service will take place on Monday August 28th, 1000 am at the Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central Ave, Fillmore. Burial with United States Navy Military honors will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery, 1698 South Sespe Street, Fillmore. Following the services a reception will take place at Bardsdale United Methodist Church, 1498 Bardsdale Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bardsdale United Methodist Church, 1498 Bardsdale Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015.