VICTOR – Delbert “Del” Dale Olson, passed away July 22, 2021, at the age of 78 from Alzheimer’s, at Aaron Care Home, in Corvallis, Montana. Del was born on July 8, 1943, to Sophia (Marek) and Henry Olson, in Victor, Montana. He grew up and graduated from Victor High School. He married Linda James and raised 3 children, Daren, Denice, and Devin; later to divorce in 1984.
Del met the love of his life, Gloria Thompson Walker. In 1989 they were married, also adding 2 more kids to the family, Susan Thompson Neville and Terry Walker. He worked as a mechanic at the ford garage, eventually opening his own business at home, in Victor. Later to open the NAPA Auto Parts store in Corvallis.
Del started playing music at a young age in his family’s band. He loved playing lead guitar, playing with several bands throughout western Montana at various functions and benefits. In 1996, he and his wife began enjoying the snowbird life by staying in Arizona during the winters.
Del was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sophia Olson. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria; sons, Daren Olson and Deven Olson; daughters, Deni Hurless and Susan Neville; stepson, Terry Walker; sister, Lilly (Leland) Ross; brother, Robert Olson; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Please join the family for a potluck celebration of his life will be held Friday, August 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at the Eagles Hall in Hamilton.
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