1984
Robert
2014
Robert Olson
May 17, 1984 — October 27, 2014
Robert Kenneth Olson, 30, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 near Durango, Colorado. A celebration of his life, his positive influence, his love and the lives he touched will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, 1150 Main Ave, Durango from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Services will be announced in Minnesota at a later date.
Robert was born May 17, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Jerry and Susan Olson. He grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota and graduated from Burnsville High School where he was an accomplished athlete and nationally ranked snowboarder. He began his college career at Minnesota State University before taking a scholarly break to work in Colorado and Alaska. Robert returned to graduate from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Robert has lived and worked in California, Seattle, Wash., and settled in Durango in 2013. He began working for FCI Constructors in March of 2014 and fostered wonderful professional relationships and a positive work ethic. Robert thrived on helping other people with construction related projects. He was learning the craft of furniture construction, was a skilled carpenter, and avid outdoorsman.
Robert loved the Colorado outdoors. He was potter and a wood worker. He also enjoyed telemark skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, golf, disk golf, bouldering and any adventure put before him! Robert let his love of sports and activities filter into various teaching rolls including, swimming, snowboarding and much more.
Robert collected lifelong friends from his adventures and different places he lived. He has remained tight with friends from his early years through new friendships – he was authentic, caring and enthusiastic about people.
No words can capture the depth of his sphere of influence and enthusiasm about life, adventures and people.
Robert’s memory lives on in the lives of his family. Parents: Jerry and Susan of Minneapolis, his brother: Mark Olson and niece, Scarlett, of Atlanta, grandparents: Helen Olson and James and Lorraine Dewar, many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as extended family, a special friend, Jen Hight, and many close friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Olson, and a cousin Jeremy Hougdahl.
Robert was born May 17, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Jerry and Susan Olson. He grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota and graduated from Burnsville High School where he was an accomplished athlete and nationally ranked snowboarder. He began his college career at Minnesota State University before taking a scholarly break to work in Colorado and Alaska. Robert returned to graduate from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Robert has lived and worked in California, Seattle, Wash., and settled in Durango in 2013. He began working for FCI Constructors in March of 2014 and fostered wonderful professional relationships and a positive work ethic. Robert thrived on helping other people with construction related projects. He was learning the craft of furniture construction, was a skilled carpenter, and avid outdoorsman.
Robert loved the Colorado outdoors. He was potter and a wood worker. He also enjoyed telemark skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, golf, disk golf, bouldering and any adventure put before him! Robert let his love of sports and activities filter into various teaching rolls including, swimming, snowboarding and much more.
Robert collected lifelong friends from his adventures and different places he lived. He has remained tight with friends from his early years through new friendships – he was authentic, caring and enthusiastic about people.
No words can capture the depth of his sphere of influence and enthusiasm about life, adventures and people.
Robert’s memory lives on in the lives of his family. Parents: Jerry and Susan of Minneapolis, his brother: Mark Olson and niece, Scarlett, of Atlanta, grandparents: Helen Olson and James and Lorraine Dewar, many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as extended family, a special friend, Jen Hight, and many close friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Olson, and a cousin Jeremy Hougdahl.
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