LTC JOHN W. OLSON To TAPS

We are sad to announce that on December 13, 2023 we had to say goodbye to John Whittemore Olson of Mesa, Arizona, born in Vermillion, South Dakota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Whittemore Olson to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lester K. Olson and Dorothy W. Olson; and his wife Joan Moore of Troy. He is survived by : his children, Kirstin of Mountain House, CA, John Joseph (Huichi) and Kris; his granddaughter Raechel of Las Vegas, NV; his daughter Erica Melies (PJ); his grandsons, Brody and Austin; his great grandchild Ryder of Mesa, AZ.; and his siblings, Karen Lennon of Cos Cob, CT and Peter Olson (Patricia) of El Paso.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 23rd 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park (6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206).

In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to Catholic Charities Mana House, that supports military veterans in finding a home.