June 21, 1939 - May 31, 2021
Gary Warren Olson passed away peacefully May 31, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to all.
Gary was born in Oshkosh, WI to Lavone and Lillian Lindrud on June 21, 1939. At an early age, his family moved to Minnesota. He primarily grew up in Winona, Minnesota and graduated from Winona High School in 1957, then went on to join the United States Airforce in 1958. In 1961, while stationed in Canada, he met and married his wife, Joan. After serving in the Airforce for 8 years, in 1966 he left the service. In 1967 he joined the California Highway Patrol. Gary & Joan settled in the Lockeford/Lodi area in 1970, where they raised their 3 children.
In 1987, after 20 Years with the California Highway Patrol, Gary retired from the Stockton, CA office. He went on to open a private consulting firm, Mid Cal-Investigations, in 1989.
In 1998 he & Joan loaded up their RV and embarked on a full-time adventure. This adventure would take them across the US over the course of 5 years making wonderful memories and friends along the way. One of Gary's favorite pastimes was sharing stories of this great adventure.
After 5 years of RV living, in 2003 they settled in Hayden, ID. While living in Hayden, Gary was very active in the Elks, serving as a trustee for the lodge. They would reside in Hayden until their return to Lodi in 2013.
Gary is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Olson; brother, William Baxter; son, Jeff (Carolyn) Olson; daughter, Lorrie (Darrel) Storm; daughter, Lisa (Greg) Jackson; grandchildren, Julie Olson, Callie Olson, Nicole Haberman, Megan Haberman, Carsen Segna, Amy (John) McGillivray, Mckinzie (Brett) Durfey, Derek Jackson; great grandchildren, Anthony Marques, Nicholas Marques and Parker Durfey.
A Celebration of Life to be held Sunday July 25, 2021, 11:30AM at Wine & Roses Grand Ballroom, 2505 W. Turner Road in Lodi, California.
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