Monday, January 16, 2006
Obituary: Gerald K. Olson, Played Guitar With Charley Pride
From the Helena Independent Record
Gerald K. "Jerry" Olson passed away at his home on Jan. 5, 2006, of natural causes.
Jerry was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Helena. He attended elementary school at Canyon Creek. His family moved to Butte, where he completed his education. As a young man Jerry served his country in the Army Reserve. Jerry moved to Seattle, where he worked for Boeing and enjoyed many days on the ocean in his fishing boat. Returning to Helena, Jerry worked at Helena Upholstery and Armor Metal. He then began a lifelong career as a flooring contractor, working for Finstad Flooring and the Floor Show until his recent retirement. His immense knowledge and experience as a floor mechanic earned him great respect from his co-workers and clients. Jerry also owned and developed Wheel Estate Trailer Park, which he later sold.
Jerry's many hobbies and interests included: cooking, fishing, boating, spending time with friends and family and as a young man, playing guitar with Charley Pride. As a licensed pilot, Jerry enjoyed flying and the challenge of building his own airplane. ...
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Helena Independent Record
Gerald K. "Jerry" Olson passed away at his home on Jan. 5, 2006, of natural causes.
Jerry was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Helena. He attended elementary school at Canyon Creek. His family moved to Butte, where he completed his education. As a young man Jerry served his country in the Army Reserve. Jerry moved to Seattle, where he worked for Boeing and enjoyed many days on the ocean in his fishing boat. Returning to Helena, Jerry worked at Helena Upholstery and Armor Metal. He then began a lifelong career as a flooring contractor, working for Finstad Flooring and the Floor Show until his recent retirement. His immense knowledge and experience as a floor mechanic earned him great respect from his co-workers and clients. Jerry also owned and developed Wheel Estate Trailer Park, which he later sold.
Jerry's many hobbies and interests included: cooking, fishing, boating, spending time with friends and family and as a young man, playing guitar with Charley Pride. As a licensed pilot, Jerry enjoyed flying and the challenge of building his own airplane. ...
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Helena Independent Record