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Jennifer posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Friends, family and those who adored my dad. Thank you. As some of you know, there is an amazing level of grief with the loss of a parent.
Thank you all for the calls, messages and posts of sympathy. I haven't responded to all of them. Please know that it is not because I don't appreciate them, but because I can only take things in pieces right now.
Dad died 9/9/18, on my grandparents anniversary, after a shocking diagnosis of cancer the year prior. While I've been an Olson for as long as I can remember, I was officially adopted 9/19/17. It was a short two weeks before our lives changed forever.
Shortly prior to his diagnosis, my dad was enjoying his boat, fishing, clamming and crabbing. He had no indications that cancer had taken over his body. What he thought was a rule out appendicitis in October 2017 came back as metastatic cancer.
He braved this last year with more strength than any human being should have to suffer. There is no shying away from that. I'm convinced more than he wanted us to know at times.
What I have seen in this past year is the biggest outpouring of support, love and presence I had ever witnessed. My dad, for us. Me. My mom. My kids. He knew we needed time and he gave us that. My mom tirelessly was by his side every step of this excruciating journey. She never wavered in her love or dedication. It not only was a testimony to true love, but to true entwining of souls. I will be forever in awe of my mom. To my parents' friends, who were beyond amazing--from meals, to wine support, to helping dad into the house after infusions and hospitalizations, there was always someone--if not many comes--at their door in a heartbeat.
Sue, Karen and Jim--you went above and beyond in the friendship you showed my mom. There was never a doubt you wouldn't be there in a heartbeat 24/7. Jeff--there really are no words. You visited dad daily in his multiple hospitalizations. You checked on him, called him, drove him, helped him pick clothes as he shrunk and a chair that was comfortable (Lord knows, that was an event). You took him on his last boat ride. You are one of the most solid, loving dedicated humans on the planet. My dad was beyond blessed to have you in his life. Thank you.
To Karl--Your selfless dedication to my parents is beyond description. You were there for the physical tasks their house needed, emotional support we all needed and tolerating chicken eggs and games at Dirty Dave's with my girls, giving mom and me time with Dad and ourselves while he was dying. Moria--Thank you for sitting with me in the endless hours of that last weekend. You have never left my side, and were there with me when I needed you the most. You were my dad's last job and I appreciate that more than you likely can ever know. You are the best of the best and I love you.
He was my person. We spent endless hours watching Husky football, clamming, playing cribbage, boating and trying to figure out how to not have mom and I kill each other. He was humble, solid, grounding, and loving in a very quiet and unobtrusive way.
My dad died peacefully surrounded by an intense 72 hours of family, friends, love, support, unending dedication to his needs and extreme desire to protect his journey as his design.
There is no guilt. There are no regrets. There is extreme sadness and heartbreak. At his roasting on Friday, over 40 people were invited and asked to speak. The speaking went on for nearly TWO hours. I've seen people speak for moments at memorials and funerals. Two hours of nothing but Ray Olson antics, fun and testimony to his humanity and caring. To anyone I may have missed, thank you. Godspeed, Dad.
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Jeannie Toth posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Wow. Just beautiful. I'm in tears. Your dad and your family are so special. I will never forget how he came into my life. Giving me shit the first time I met him. So happy that he loved the shit that I gave him right back and that he brought in his family for more shit talk and sass. Thank you for letting me be a part of your cribbage games, family dinners and so much more. You have all touched my hearts. I have beers eating for you. I am waiting to buy a few rounds in Ray's honor. Love to you all.
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Allan Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Ray was a good. man. Gone too soon RIP, Ray.
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Anita Criel posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Beautifully said Jennifer. What a lovely family yours is. These pictures are awesome and put memories on paper for always. Jim and I thought so much of him. Take care and continue on the best you can. I am so glad you have so many surrounding you.
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Karen Brennan posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Your dad was one in a million and I am so grateful for knowing him and having him show me what love between a man and a woman looks like and dedication to you and his granddaughters. It was my honor and privilege to call him friend and to have your mother and you and the girls in my life. Love.
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Karen Chilinskas posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
That was so beautiful Jennifer. Thanks for sharing this beautiful tribute and your family photos with all of us. RIP Ray. He was a great guy.
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George Schlemmer posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
You should be proud of him. We had great times at Stevens Trade. RIP Rabbit.
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Tiffany posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
So very sorry. Times like this are so hard, I personally think it is the hardest thing in life to lose a parent. I am thinking about you and your family. Love.
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Sherry Hammel posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Joanie and family, so very sorry to hear that Ray lost his battle. He was a special person and a joy to work with. He made the boring routine at City Hall fun and lively. Wishing you and yours strength in the coming weeks. Hugs to you all!!
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Pam O'Brien posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Hang on to all the wonderful memories you have had with this wonderful man. Wishing you and Jennifer and the girls all the strength in the coming weeks. Love you.
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Mary Ann Campos posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Forever in our hearts. RIP neighbor and friend.
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Danette Pendlebury posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Joanie, please know how much we love you and the girls. My heart is breaking for you. I you. need anything....
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Julie Randich posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Our hearts are breaking!
Steve, Kelsey, Riley and I have great memories with Ray! Those memories will always bring us great joy and a good belly laugh!
Hugs to you, Jennifer and the girls!
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Lisa Brennan posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.
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Chach O'brien Jadosh posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
So sorry Joanie. When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel.
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Tina Mattes posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Joanie, I'm so sorry. Ray and you shared such a special life together. Prayers.
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Molly Woodruff posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Ray treated me like on of his own. He was so good to us growing up. He always made me laugh and would try to get me to take his side during a funny argument with Joanie or Jennifer. I love him and will miss him dearly. I pray for healing for Joan, Jen and the girls. I love you all very much.
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Janey Koester posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Joni, What a lovely tribute. Sending love, my friend.
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Georgia Gress posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Although I didn't know Ray, I know of him through you. Again your life ride with him was so wonderful and I'm o sorry it ended so early. I can't imagine the feelings you have right now. I am sorry Joni. Tom and I are both truly sorry and think of you each day.
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Kathy Vicic posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Stacey Thompson Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Think of you and your family.
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Marie Flaim Majetsky posted a condolence
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Such a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to a man that lived every day of his life teaching his family the true meaning of love. Thinking of you, Jennifer, Addison and Avery.
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Karen posted a condolence
Sunday, October 7, 2018
This is so beautiful. Ray will be deeply missed by so many.
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Megan Lynn Isenhower Frampton posted a condolence
Sunday, October 7, 2018
My sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Olson. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
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Erin posted a condolence
Sunday, October 7, 2018
I had to read this twice. It was tough to read thru my tears. What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.
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Jane Fetter posted a condolence
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Hi Joanie, so, so sorry to read about Ray's passing. Apparently he and my husband Norman Fetter were good friends way back when. Norm also passed last October. Brain cancer reared its ugly. head and we lost Norm 2 years after diagnosis. My heart aches for you at this time and no words can ease your broken heart. One day at a time. You have a lifetime of great memories to help ease the pain. Hugs.
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Mary Ann Campos posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Forever in our hearts. RIP neighbor friend.
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Kris Collins posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The memories of Ray are with us forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.
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Lisa Nicklas posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Dear Olson Family, my heart is breaking for you. I had the honor and pleasure to work with Ray at the City of Aberdeen. To say he made City Hall a better place would be an understatement. His sense of humor and practical jokes were something I looked forward to everyday. He always had a smile on his face and a laugh to share. Ray by far was one of the funniest guys I have ever met! I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain and emptiness you are feeling. Ray was one of a kind and he bless my life. I will never forget him or his smile. Rest in Paradise Ray. You are loved.
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Danette Pendlebury posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Joanie, please know how much we love you and the girls...my heart is breaking for you. If you need anything....
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Tina Lange posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Oh Joanie, Josh and I are deeply sorry for your loss. You and your girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending healing love.
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Julie Randich posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Our hearts are breaking!
Steve, Kaiser, Riley and I have great memories with Ray! Those memories will always bring us great joy and a good belly laugh.
Hugs to you, Jennifer and the girls!
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Dot Mattes posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Joan so sorry for your loss. God be with you and your family.
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Keri Cavanes posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
I am so very very sorry. Thinking of all of you.
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Erin Murphy posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
This picture you posted says it all. Family, love and fun.
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Colleen Naughton posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
I am so sorry Joanie, love and miss you.
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Lisa Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss...you are all in my thoughts.
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Kris Hartman posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Oh Joanie, I am so sorry to read this! You and your family are in my thoughts. Love surrounds you.
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Connie Sampair posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
I am so sorry. Love you my friend. Hugs to you all.
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Lindsay Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Oh Joanie, my heart is breaking for you...big hugs and comforting thoughts as you ladies adjust.
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Joan Olson uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 28, 2018
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Joan Olson posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
Oh Jen, I had no idea! I am beyond sorry for your loss. I know that you, your mom and your sweet girls were the love of his life.
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George Schiemmer posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
You should be proud of him. We had great times at Stevens Trade. RIP Rabbit.
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Karen Chilinskas posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
That was beautiful Jenifer. Thanks for sharing this beautiful tribute. RIP, Ray, you were a great guy.
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Gaylin Peterson posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
Such beautiful words, Jen. I've been thinking of you.
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Holly Conroy posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
I'm so sorry Jen...my love goes out to you friend....our parents are our best friends. Words don't do it justice. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
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Carol Whalen posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
A lovely tribute!! I haven't seen any of you since you were a little girl but a lot of great memories. Again sorry for the loss of your Father.
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Jennifer posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
Friends, family and those who adored my dad. Thank you. As some of you know, there is an amazing level of grief with the loss of a parent.
Thank you for all the calls, messages, and posts of sympathy. I haven't responded to all of them, please know that it is not because I don't appreciate them, but because I can only take things in pieces right now.
Dad died 9/9/18 after a shocking diagnosis of cancer the year prior. While I've been an Olson for as long as I can remember, I was officially adopted on 9/19/17. It was a short two weeks before our lives changed forever.
Shortly prior to his diagnosis, my dad was enjoying his boat, quad, fishing, clamming and crabbing. He had no indications that cancer had taken over his body. What he thought was a rule out of appendicitis in October 2017 came back as metastatic cancer.
He braved this last year with more strength than any human being should. He suffered. There is no shying away from that. I'm convinced more that he wanted us to know at times.
What I have seen in this last year is the biggest outpouring of support, love and presence I have ever witnessed. My dad, for us. My Mom. My kids. He knew we needed time and he gave us that. My mom=she tirelessly was by his side every step of the excruciating journey. She never wavered in her love or dedication. It not only was a testimony to true love, but to true entwining of souls. I will be forever in awe of my mom. To my parents' friends, who were, and are, beyond amazing. From meals, to wine support, to helping dad into the house after infusions and hospitalizations, there was always someone-if not many someones-at their door in a heartbeat. Sue, Karen and Jim--you went above and beyond in the friendship you showed my mom. There was never a doubt you wouldn't be there in a heartbeat 24/7. Jeff--there are really no words. You visited dad daily in his multiple hospitalizations. You checked on him, called him, drove him, helped him pick clothes and two chairs (Lord knows, that was an event). You are one of the most solid, loving, dedicated humans on the planet. My dad was beyond blessed to have you in his life. Thank you. To Karl--your selfless dedication to my parents is beyond description. You were there for physical tasks their house needed, emotional support we all needed and tolerating chicken eggs and games at Dirty Daves with the girls, giving mom and I time with Dad and ourselves while he was dying. Moria--thank you for sitting with me in the endless hours of the last week end. You have never left my side, and were there with me when I needed you the most. You were my dad's last joke, and I appreciate that more than you likely can ever know. You are the best of the best and I love you.
He was my person. We spent endless hours watching Husky football, clamming, playing cribbage, boating and trying to figure out how to not have mom and I kill each other :). He was humble, solid, grounding and loving in a very quiet and unobtrusive way.
My dad died peacefully surrounded by an intense 72 hours of family friends, love, support, unending dedication to his needs, and extreme desire to protect his journey as his design.There is no guilt. There are no regrets. There is extreme sadness and heartbreak. At his roasting on Friday, over 40 people showed up. When asked to speak, the speaking went on for near TWO hours. I've seen people speak for moments at memorials and funerals. Two hours of nothing but Ray Olson antics, fun and testimony to his humanity and caring. Godspeed, Dad.
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Susan Burt posted a condolence
Saturday, September 22, 2018
I will miss our Crib games and the way you always called me "Susie" when you saw me. I miss you Ray!
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george t. schlemmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
RAY what times we had at Stevens, you and Red Mathews would go to Brachbills store on break and get us snacks. Remember your smile; always up for a joke and prank. R I P RABBIT
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Harry.Devine posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Rest in Peace my old friend , Joan prayers for you and your family ,so sorry for your loss .
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Larry Ambuehl uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 17, 2018
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Rest stop at Boston Harbor Marina.
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Larry Ambuehl uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 17, 2018
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Happy Hour at Fireside on Budd Bay.
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Larry Ambuehl uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 17, 2018
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Ray and Joni on Victoria B.C. trip. Great times!
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Larry Ambuehl uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 17, 2018
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Gage Ryun and Ray at Pogie Club fishing day for kids.
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
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Julius Deriscavage posted a condolence
Saturday, September 15, 2018
RIP my friend and I will always remember the crazy drinking days in Mahanoy City you will be missed by many you where always a Mans man Goodbye my friend
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