My Grandpa

Dale V. Olson

BUHL - Dale V. Olson, age 69, of Buhl, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at his residence.
Dale was born Sept. 22, 1939, in Ely, Nev., the son of Merlyne D. and Ella Woneberg Olson. He was raised and received his education in Buhl. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956, where he served until his discharge in 1959. While serving in the military, he married Ruby Bean on July 5, 1957, in Buhl. The couple resided in various locations prior to returning to Buhl in 1984, where Dale was employed as a fabricator at various manufacturing plants prior to owning and operating his own business, Dale Olson Mfg. Co., which he started in 1998. Dale enjoyed the outdoors, hang gliding and motorcycle trail riding, among other adventures.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Buhl; three sons, Ron (Rose), Merlyne (Rebecca) and Scott; three daughters, Julie (Doug) Wright, Sheila Calton and Anita (Alan) Elwood; three brothers, Gary Olson and Dennis and Steve Cramer; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Jackie.