1930
James
2004
James W. Olson
July 6, 1930 — March 8, 2004
James W. Olson, 73 of East Moline died March 8, 2004 at Illini Hospital, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 at St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline.
James was born July 6, 1930 in Moline, IL, the son of William O. and Marie C. Sivertsen Olson. He married Dolores Shreve on September 4, 1954 in East Moline.
James was a metal pattern maker with John Deere for 37 years retiring in 1987.
James was US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was an AARP member and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline where he was on the board of Elders and on the board of Trustees. He was a member of the Independent Order of Vikings, Thor Lodge #9. He loved fishing, boating, working with his hands and being with his grandchildren.
Survivors
Wife Dolores East Moline
Sons Terence James (Julie) East Moline
Timothy Jay (Kristi) Lexington, IL
Todd Joseph (Kathy) Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Toby Jon (Rebecca) Port St. Lucie, FL
10 Grandchildren Kristyna, Timothy, Ashley, Danielle, Andrew, Matthew, Steven, Jeffery, Samuel, and Jack.
He was preceeded in death by his parents and a half brother.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 at St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline.
James was born July 6, 1930 in Moline, IL, the son of William O. and Marie C. Sivertsen Olson. He married Dolores Shreve on September 4, 1954 in East Moline.
James was a metal pattern maker with John Deere for 37 years retiring in 1987.
James was US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was an AARP member and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline where he was on the board of Elders and on the board of Trustees. He was a member of the Independent Order of Vikings, Thor Lodge #9. He loved fishing, boating, working with his hands and being with his grandchildren.
Survivors
Wife Dolores East Moline
Sons Terence James (Julie) East Moline
Timothy Jay (Kristi) Lexington, IL
Todd Joseph (Kathy) Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Toby Jon (Rebecca) Port St. Lucie, FL
10 Grandchildren Kristyna, Timothy, Ashley, Danielle, Andrew, Matthew, Steven, Jeffery, Samuel, and Jack.
He was preceeded in death by his parents and a half brother.
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