Terry Olson
April 15, 1940 ~ January 21, 2023
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Terry Dale Olson, 82, died peacefully at home in Fargo on Saturday, January 21, 2023 of COVID-related causes.
Terry was born on April 15, 1940 and was raised on a farm in Moore Township near Enderlin, ND. He attended Enderlin High School where he was active in plays, choir, student council, and football.
After attending the University of North Dakota for a year, Terry went to work for the North Dakota State Highway Department for several years. He moved to California where he worked for the City of Hayward public works department. He later worked for the consulting engineering firm of Kadmas, Lee, and Jackson; Monterey County, California; and North Dakota State Department of Transportation.
Terry was a loving husband to his wife, Julie. He had an infectious sense of humor. He was a big tipper and the generous supporter of public service organizations including Wounded Warriors, Salvation Army, Association for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the New Life Center homeless shelter for men, among others.
Terry is survived by his wife, Julie Olson, and children Mitchell Olson, Chris Olson, and Sarah Smith, and 13 grandchildren.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: February 11, 2023 1:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service - Saturday: February 11, 2023 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Very sorry to hear about Terry. He was one of a kind. I enjoyed visiting with him. Condolences to Julie and family.
Julie, you know Terry and I have been friends forever. So sorry for his illness and death.
God bless.
Sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Many good conversations from his time at KLJ.
Blessings to you and all.
One of the sweetest souls I worked with at the NDDOT. Rest in Peace Terry! You will be sorely missed and happily remembered for your laughter and generosity!! Deb Igoe
Terry was a mentor to a lot of us kids at the NDSHD. Many memories and friends for 40 years. RIP Terry😘
Me hometown ‘Mentor’ ‘n’ close friend! Many, Many Many talks ‘n’ coffee with T.O. over the years. Unique, ‘n’ one-of-a-kind type of individual. We traveled many a road over the years. R.I.P. Friend! 🙂