06/29/2021
Vernon Duane Olson
Obituary
Vernon Duane Olson, 86, Sawyer, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home.
Vernon was born on October 14, 1934 in Fillmore, ND, the oldest of four born to Oscar and Magda (Sand) Olson. He was raised in the Fillmore area, graduating from Fillmore High School in 1948.
Vernon owned several service stations throughout North Dakota before he settled into a career as a mechanic and upholsterer of automobiles. He also worked for Northland Bus for many years. Vernon was a hard worker who always kept himself busy on one project or another.
Vernon was a very sociable person who loved visiting with friends and strangers. He enjoyed talking and was a great storyteller. Vernon loved the color green, especially avocado green, and working on his many mowers and bicycles. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Minot.
Vernon is survived by his children; Valerie (Ben) Brooke, Loris Vincent, and Jerrod Boser; grandchildren, Lily Brooke, Tanner Vincent, Tate Vincent, Tristin Vincent, and Taryn Lee; and other extended family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Howard, Constance, and Betty.
Services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Minot.
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Memorial Service
Sunday, July 11 2021
03:00 PM
Minot Seventh-day Adventist Church
10 17th Ave SW minot, nd 58701
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