Obituary of Donald J. Rolstad

Donald J. Rolstad December 25, 1925 ~ July 7, 2010 A forty year resident of Olympia, Washington, Don Rolstad (84) passed away on July 7, 2010 from complications sustained in a fall. Don was born in Bremerton, Washington on December 25, 1925. Following his high school graduation in 1944, he was drafted into the United States Army. Don earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and a Master's in Social Work from Indiana University. Don served as President of the Thurston County Soccer Association for several years as well as President of the Western Correctional Association and Chairman of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency Planning Commission. He was also a Deacon for Englewood Christian Church in Yakima, Washington. Don enjoyed operating/collecting/repairing and selling old model trains. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing poker! His wife, Mary, survived him by four days. He is further survived by his sister, Karen Rolstad, His four children, Peter, Sara (Randy) Dotson, David and Betsy Prehm. His eight grandchildren, Derik, Carissa, Lindsey, Reece, Joseph, Riley, Amanda and Jake, two great grandsons, Eladio and Elies and was expecting his first great grand-daughter in August. Don suggests any donations be made to Community Youth Services or Haven House. Please leave your memories of Don or condolences for the family by clicking on the "view guestbook" link below.