Donald Olson

Donald Edward Olson, 54, of Seaview, died July 21, 2007 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Don was one of twin boys born June 2, 1953 in Vancouver, WA to Adrian and Gladys (Van Ausdale) Olson. As a young boy, he worked on the family farm picking raspberries and strawberries to help by school clothes. He dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, but earned his GED through the Job Corps before his class of 1972. Don moved to Seaview fourteen years ago following his bothers move to the area. He couldn't stand to be separated from his twin brother Dick. He first started laying carpet and flooring as well as working at the Sunset Tavern in Ilwaco. Before he became ill, he worked for the past five years for Fine Tooth Comb Construction. Don loved hunting and fishing. He and friends rode horseback into the upper Salmon Creek area to hunt elk. He also enjoyed digging clams a lot. Don is survived by his twin brother Dick, and older brother James (Carolanne) Olson of Vancouver. Also surviving are nephews Jeff (Kelly)Olson, Bret Heller and nieces Kristian Olson and Deanne Heller. His parents preceded him in death. A potluck Celebration of Life will be held August 4th, 1:00 PM in the afternoon at Rod's Lamplighter in Seaview. Arrangements entrusted to Penttila's Chapel by The Sea in Long Beach. View the online obituary at www.penttilaschapel.com.