Harold "Gene" Olson

1930 - 2017

Harold "Gene" Olson was born June 23, 1930, to Harold and Nancy Olson in Wyaconda, Missouri. From the age of 5, Gene was raised on a farm in LaBelle, Missouri. Gene married Vivian Angela Menke on June 3, 1950 and had four children: Clifford Warren, Gary Wayne, Kathy Gailene, and Penny Jean. Gene farmed until 1965 when he relocated to Loveland, CO and became a building contractor. He retired in 1996. His hobbies included playing softball, basketball, hunting, fishing, camping and riding horses. He was very active in whatever sports and activities his children were doing. Gene was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved laughing. He had many friends and a very kind and generous heart. He was known for his honesty and integrity. Gene was a devout Seventh-day Adventist Christian and a long-time member of the Campion Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Campion Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 42 nd St. SW, Loveland, CO 80537. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gene's name to: Campion Academy, Worthy Student Fund, 300 42 nd St. SW, Loveland, CO 80537 or online at www.campion.net (go to Giving, Donate, Student Aid, Paypal link). Gene will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Please go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.