John R. Olson, 98, passed away March 17, 2015. John is a WWII veteran and retired aircraft mechanic. John is preceded in death by his mother, Susan Swift; father, John Alfred Olson; one brother, and four sisters. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ethel O. Olson; children, John A. (Karen) Olson, Joan C. (Ronn) Hagar, Diane M. (Aaron) Armijo, Eric D. (Megan) Olson and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary will take place Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 5:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 969 Ulysses Street, Golden, Colorado, 80401. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 9:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church.