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Fulkerson - Stevenson Funeral Home

John L. Olson
8.5.1939 - August 22, 2022

Place of Birth: Havre, Montana
 Residence: Sidney, Montana
 Age: 83

Timothy W Tharp (SAVAGE, MT)
Aug 24, 2022
Deepest condolences to the Olson family.
Mark Hauge (Sidney, MT)
Aug 24, 2022
My condolences to family. Fond thoughts of John.
Violet E Tharp (Sidney)
Aug 24, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. It was always a pleasure talking with John, as we shared talking about experiences in Great Falls in our youth. John & Marilyn raised their children in similar expectations as I raised mine. Rest in peace, servant of God.
Michael Averett (Weston, FL)
Aug 24, 2022
John was a very special man from a special family. My love and thoughts for Marilyn, Randy, Karen and your families.
Don Gratz (THOMPSON FALLS, MT)
Aug 24, 2022
A part of Sidney ceased to exist with John's passing. What a special human being; I feel privileged to have known him. He always treated me with respect.
Go Griz
Jim and Becky Schwartz (Dickinson, ND)
Aug 24, 2022
Marilyn, Karen, Randy and families,
We pray God’s comfort for you in the loss of your beloved husband, Dad and Grandfather. May your countless, precious memories of John bring you much joy in the midst of your sorrow.
With our love and continuing prayers,
Jim and Becky
Don Steppler (Brockton, Mt)
Aug 24, 2022
John’s family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I learned a lot from John, and was honored to have worked with him on several projects for Richland County. I will always remember him for his honesty and leadership. Don
Jim and Kathy O'Day (Missoula, MT)
Aug 24, 2022
Marilyn and family,
It was with a great deal of sorrow that we learned of John's passing. When they said he was Montana's "cheerleader," there can not be a truer statement. We were truly blessed to know this amazing gentleman. Losing him will leave a huge vacancy in so many of our hearts. He was kind, dedicated, forgiving, talented, smart, hard-working, driven and generous. Some have a few of those traits; John had them all and so many more. Our times with all of you will never be forgotten. John's legacy will only grow over time. In the meantime, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are all better people because of John. He was a pure gem of a person!
Doug Maier
Aug 24, 2022
John was always an honest and caring person. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work for him. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Chole Crosby (Sidney, Montana)
Aug 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a very special person, kind and giving. May Our Lord continue to give you comfort and strength now and always.
Marla K Koch (Tucson, AZ)
Aug 25, 2022
Marilyn, Karen and Randy -
I'm so sorry that John is no longer with us, but I'm also glad that he's peacefully moved on. I read the obit and thought to myself, that man was a LION. Not only did he have a heart of a lion he roared like one. His upbeat and warm energy filled the room; I always felt it! Fitting that he's a Leo ;) I will never forget his moving speech at my father's funeral. I still have a copy of the speech.
I wish I could be there at his service. Sending hugs to each of you! Love, Marla
Janette McCollum (Sidney, MT)
Aug 25, 2022
Karen, Randy and family,
I am so sorry to hear this about your dad. He definitely was such a pioneer and cheerleader for this community and other communities in the State of Montana. One of the first people I met when coming to Sidney. May all his memories make happy moments in your lives. Sending you all God's blessings, love and hugs.
Bobbie Hall (Billings, MT)
Aug 25, 2022
Dear Marilyn, Karen, Randy and families,
My sympathies to you all. John was a pillar of our Sidney community. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bobbie Hall
Barry Begun - Independent Bottlers Association (Denver, CO)
Aug 25, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Olson Family, to all of the team at Blue Rock, and to all who knew and loved John.

I had the pleasure of meeting John and working with the Olsons and their Pepsi business for several years, and have the highest respect and admiration for their family. John was a pioneer and leader in the Pepsi Bottler community and among his peers.

The IBA and our Bottler Members sends our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Harrington-Hirschy (Butte, MT)
Aug 25, 2022
Marilyn, Karen, Randy and families,
We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. What a wonderful man! I can hear the thunder and know he is laughing with his fellow Pepsi friends in Heaven. We are so blessed to have known him and to see that Karen and Randy have inherited so many of his wonderful traits. The obituary was spot on with noting a life well-lived. He was a great leader but more importantly he was a great man and friend. In honor of John, "Go Griz". Shirley, Lynn, Fred and family
Derald and Vivian Reno (Sidney, MT)
Aug 26, 2022
Marilyn, Karen, Randy and families,
We express our condolences to all of you.
Sidney has become a much better place because of his huge support in many many ways.
Sheryl Ward Swanson (Billings (Hysham), Montana)
Aug 26, 2022
We absolutely loved Mr. Olson when he taught at Hysham High School. We gave him a hard time, but he would smile and assign us a 1,000 word essay on some obscure topic. My class, the class of '64, under his guidance, researched and rewrote the school constitution. He made a huge difference for all of us. I will remember him with a smile.
Dan and Melissa Tveito (Linton, North Dakota)
Aug 27, 2022
To the Olson family: A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Dan & Melissa Tveito - friends of Randy and Jane.
Janet Vigoren (Sidney, MT)
Aug 27, 2022
You will truly be missed Mr. Olson. My years of being a part of the Blue Rock family was truly a blessing. You made each day special by just being your true happy self. My condolences to Marilyn, Karen, and Randy and his wonderful grandchildren.
Tami Maltese
Aug 28, 2022
John was and still is a pillar of the Sidney community. As a representative of Sidney I would like to say thank you for your support through all the years. Blue Rock was always there. John was the businessman we could all admire. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Brian and Caroline Bronowski (Sidney , Mt)
Aug 30, 2022
Marilyn, Karen ,Randy and Family,
Our Sympathy and Prayers are with you All. Brian & Caroline Bronowski