James B. Olson
February 14, 1946 - November 16, 2012
Obituary
WESTPORT/WAUNAKEE – James B. Olson, born on Feb. 14, 1946, took his final departure and flew up to his eternal home in the clouds on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. He had the most brilliant mind always creative and loved work. He was amazing. Jim married Dixie Lee (Hammen) in 1969 and they worked side by side until his death. They had two sons, Jimmy and Ryan. The four of them worked on many projects together and he taught his boys so many skills and a great work ethic. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren, Alexa, Sawyer and Chase, who were the loves of his life along with his “two” boys. He was the best Papa. Jim is survived by his wife Dixie, of almost 44 years; sons, Jimmy and Ryan (Sarah);sister, Carol (Dan) Imhoff; brother-in-law, Gary (Jean) Hammen; sister-in-law, Sandi Jones; brother-in-law, Terry (Charlene) Hammen; nieces and nephews, Carrie (Dr. Ray) Heilman, Lynn (Rob) Hanes, Su Hartman, Chris (Liz) Hammen, Heather (Chris) Willborn, Alicia Elliott, Stefanie Lavin, Sarah Bixler; and many great nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Obert and Alice (Olson) Olson; grandparents, Jacob and Tilla Olson; and brother-in-law, Glenn Jones; and many aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Thank you to our Agrace Hospice team, Bridget, Amber, Deb, Melanie, Jeff, Dr. K.J. Williams and Dr. Green for such care and compassion. Thank you to all of his friends who called and came to visit and showed him such dedicated friendship and love. Our special thanks to our friend Margaret who spent most of her days with us. You will always be loved and with us always. Rest in Peace.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012.
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Kay Eatough
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To Dixie, Jimmy, Ryan, Sara, Alexa, Sawyer, and Chase
Your husband, dad, father-in-law, and papa was a smart, talented, generous, compassionate, and amazing man. His life was cut short, but we can all be grateful to have had him in our lifes. He made ours lives better in so many ways. He was a great great friend to us for so many years. We'll miss him terribly.
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Ed & Karen Kirk
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Dear Dixie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Knowing Jim is now at peace will give you strength and your wonderful memories will fill your heart forever. You were an amazing partner and demonstrated to all your devoted love for Jim.
Look forward to seeing you when you return to Florida. Love, Ed & Karen
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Lisa
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You're in our thoughts...Lisa and Irie