LaVerne "Ole" Olson Obituary (1933

LaVerne "Ole" Olson, 84, of Poulsbo, WA and formerly Desert Falls, CA, passed away on December 7, 2017. Ole was born on June 12, 1933 in Compton, CA to Vern and Genevieve (Smith) Olson. A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Compton, Ole went on to serve his country with honor during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force from March 25, 1953 to March 24, 1957. During this time, Ole married the love of his life, Beverly Joe Vorbusch on February 11, 1956 in Compton. Ole later went back to school and received a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Ole used his degree in Business Administration for the next 32 years as part of the Sales Management team of General Mills Corporation. In his spare time, Ole enjoyed golf, tennis, gardening, and being with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ole's memory will live on with his loving wife of 62 years, Beverly; son, Chuck (Erin); daughter, Renae (John); brothers, Art and Paul; 2 grandchildren, Megan and Shannon; and one great-grandchild, Brinley. Memorial donations in Ole's name can be made to your local animal shelter. Ole's ashes will be scattered at Seven Sacred Pools in Maui.