Obituary: Olmstead, Clarence
Age 93
Clarence was born February 12, 1920 in Greenacres, Washington.
He was the fifth child of Earl and Pearl Olmstead.
His mother died when Clarence was two weeks old.
He attended Central Valley High School in Veradale, Washington.
He followed his brother, Harold, to Cascade Locks, Oregon where they both worked on Bonneville Dam.
Clarence married Florence Moore of Hood River, October 11, 1941.
Their son, Steve, was born February 11, 1945.
Both have preceded Clarence in death.
Clarence was a decorated WWII veteran.
He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Service Star for heroic action during the Battle of the Bulge.
Although he was severely wounded he managed to crawl along a roadside drain ditch and warn the approaching armored division of a bridge that was armed with bombs.
He was an electrician in Hood River for many years.
Survivors include his nephew, Charles Olmstead, LaCrosse; Carol Huntley Cohen, Mt Vernon and Anita Dawson, Spokane Valley, all in Washington.
A graveside service is planned for 1:00 p.m., July 13th, 2013 at the Idlewilde Mausoleum (980 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031).
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals - Receptions - Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.
Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.