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Olson, Leonard Albert

In Memory of
Leonard Albert Olson Sr

BIRTH: 23 Jul 1935 Suttons Bay, Leelanau, Michigan

DEATH: 10 May 2008 Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada

Leonard A. Olson Sr., 72, died at home in Las Vegas, Nev., after a long battle with lung cancer. Leonard was born on July 23, 1935, and went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2008. He was born to Albert and Henrietta (Walters) Olson from Suttons Bay.

Atruck driver and hard worker, Leonard was awarded for “accident free-for one million miles” in 1974; and currently was a diesel mechanic in Las Vegas for Ready Mix companies.

Survivors are his wife, whom he married on Oct. 13, 1956, Phyllis M. (McMachen) Olson from Northport; his mother, Henrietta Olson of Traverse City; three brothers, Ernie and Barbara Olson of Middleville, Harold and Kathy Olson of Traverse City and Gerald Olson of Lake Ann; a sister, Delores Olson of Traverse city; two sons, Leonard Jr. of Shelbyville and Edward D. Olson of Traverse City; one daughter, Darlene and Robert Revnell of Traverse City; eight granddaughters; two grandsons and 13 great-grandchildren.

Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Albert; and sister, Amy Jane.

A memorial service will be held at the Long Lake Friends Church on May 24 at 3 pm, with visitation at 2 pm. Burial will be held at the Linwood Cemetery and a pot luck meal will be served afterwards at the Long Lake Friends Church.

 

Disposition

Burial

Cemetery

Linwood Cemetery-
Traverse City, Michigan

Spouse

No Spouse Listed

Child

No Children Listed

Siblings

Karoline Ann Olson (Sister)
Barbara Jean Olson (Sister)