Obituary: Olson, Aaron Edwin

OLSON,
Aaron Edwin

Aaron Edwin Olson was born on July 5th, 1925 to Lois and Ed Olson in Spokane, Washington.

Raised on a farm in Deer Park, WA., Aaron, along with his older brother James and his younger sisters Adeline and Caroline, helped with his family business known as the Six Pines Ranch.
In 1943, he graduated from Deer Park High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and then also later during the Korean War.

He met Arlene J. Pugh in 1948 and they were married on September 18, 1949.

They raised two children, Staci, born in 1954 and then Aaron John, born in 1969.
Friendly and enthusiastic, Aaron moved into a career in the automotive business that started with his own small operation called A-1 Motor Sales, but he was known most of all for Rancho AMC Jeep.

Aaron also bought his family farm which he and his son worked on for nearly ten years.

He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Spokane and also the President of the New Car Dealers for four years.

After a career of nearly 40 years, he retired.
Aaron was described by many as a genuine gentleman who was well liked and loved by many for his patience, kindness and sense of humor.

He enjoyed road trips, traveling, and years of going to Hawaii for the holidays.

He had a wonderful ability to entertain others with his stories of various events in his fascinating and full life.
Aaron passed away on February 17, 2012 at the Veterans Home in Spokane.

He is survived by his two sisters Adeline Bolstad and Caroline Palmer, his wife, Arlene Olson, his two children Staci Olson Cole and Aaron John Olson, and his two grandchildren, Jessica Conatser and David Cole.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, February 25th at 3pm at Manito Presbyterian Church, 401 East 30th, Spokane, WA.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Aaron Olson First Book Spokane.

Funeral services and cremation arrangements with
LAUER FUNERAL HOME in Deer Park, WASHINGTON .