MALTA- Robert Alan Olson died February
11, 2019 at his home in Malta. Cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Condolences for his family may be
left at
www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com
He was born May 26, 1955, in Havre,
Montana, to Marlan and Donna Olson.
He graduated from Malta High School
and continued his education for a year at Northern Montana
College. He then started his career working in the assay labs of
Pegasus and Florida Canyon Gold Mining Companies. He was very
proud of the numerous safety awards he earned. His career was
cut short in 2001 when he underwent a ten-hour surgery on his
spine to stabilize and repair damage from the devastating
disease Neurofibromatosis. His doctors told him that it was not
possible for him to return to work.
Bob enjoyed his Bible Study groups
and appreciated the way they strengthened his relationship with
the Lord. Serving others was important to Bob so he gave
of his time to take a leadership role in AA. He was also
an avid Mustang fan who cheered on the youth of the community.
Camping and fishing were his passions. His favorite fishing trip
was to Alaska where he caught salmon in the Kuskokwim River and
halibut and sea bass in Resurrection Bay. Most of all, Bob
enjoyed his family and reveled in being a good uncle.
He is survived by his mother, his
sisters Pauline (John) Carochi and Laura (Frank) Jones, his
brother James (Bernie) Olson, his nephews David (Brandy) Jones,
Jeremy (Elizabeth) Carochi, Robert James Olson; his nieces
Andrina (Ronnie) Starika, and Danielle (Jeromy) Mulvany. The
lights of his life were his great nephews and nieces:
Aubrey and Natalie Starika, Riley and Blake Carochi, Ryan Jones,
and Quinn Olson and Isabelle Wagner. He was preceded in death by
his father.
In lieu of memorials, the family asks that in Robert’s memory you reach out to those who are alone.
Guest Book
From: Anne and David Boothe
Donna, Pauline, Laura, Jim and families,
We re so sorry to hear of Bob's death and will miss seeing him around Malta. He always made sure to say "hello Anne", and it was fun to catch up once in a while. I did learn not to sit by him at basketball games, but loved his spirit and passion as a fan.
Certainly gone too soon, but he's resting on the other side. May God bless you Donna and give you strength in these days ahead.
From: Mary Pat Porter
Please accept our condolences for your loss of Bobby. I will miss seeing him as he was certainly a Champion for the Malta basketball teams. He was a friend and we lost him too soon. May he Rest In Peace.
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