Leonard Olson, 95, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at home. He was born February 14, 1921 to Oscar and Daisy Jamison Olson in Frederick, SD. He was an identical twin and one of 14 children.

He married the love of his life, Frances E. Hill, on March 6, 1941 in Ellendale, ND. The Olsons made their home in Sweet Home since 1946 after moving from Aberdeen, SD. They started Olson’s TV & Radio and operated it from 1954 until their retirement in 1985.

Leonard was a highly artistic man of many talents. Over the years, he excelled in art, golf, and woodworking. He also had a knack of being able to fix just about anything. He had a lifelong love of county music that he acquired growing up in a large farm family.

After their retirement, he and Frances enjoyed attending the activities and sporting events of their grandchildren and great grandchildren and “treasure hunting” at garage sales, swap meets, and flea markets. He also enjoyed a good game of cards or dominoes and played regularly with friends and family into his 90s. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 75 years, Frances Olson; sons Leon (Sandra) Olson of Sweet Home and Leonard Jr. (Terrie) Olson of Springfield; daughters Leota DeManette of Lake Oswego and Pamela (Steve) Hamer of Apple Valley, CA; brothers Kermit Olson of Lakeside, CA and Jim Olson of Aberdeen, SD; sister Mrs. Paul (Alice) Hopfinger of Aberdeen, SD; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by brothers Howard, Wendell, Lawrence (his twin), Don, Eldon, Norman, and Clifford Olson; sisters Mrs. Bill (Ruby) Backous, Mrs. Curtis (Helen) Garrett, and Mrs. Evelyn Hersom.

A private family service will be held at a later date.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.