Bryan Lee Olson

Bryan Lee Olson was born on March 12th, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Stan and Myrt Olson. He was the baby of the family with three older siblings (Ross, Merodie, and Tim). His childhood was spent in Minneapolis with many summers exploring at St. Croix State Park and Honeyrock Camp. He graduated from Washburn High School and continued on to attend and graduate from University of Minnesota where he received both his bachelor and master degrees in science education. After meeting Diane when they were counselors at Camp Shamineau, they were married on June 17th, 1972. Bryan began his first teaching position at Osseo Junior High in September of 1973 where he continued teaching for 35 years. During this time, Bryan and Diane had four children, moved to Anoka and eventually to Ramsey. After his first retirement in 2008, Bryan continued teaching at Rogers High School, Ivan Sand ALC, Spectrum Charter School, and PACT Charter School. He was an adjunct professor at Bethel University at the time of his unexpected death on October 21st, 2023. Over the years, Bryan coached basketball, track and field, volleyball, and baseball. He was a volunteer docent at the Como Zoo and taught summer school. Bryan enjoyed camping, running, sports (Go Gophers), gardening, learning, fishing, canoeing, reading, and time with his family. He always has been an active member of the churches he and Diane attended as a teacher, elder, and children's director. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and his infant son, Andy. He is survived by his wife Diane; three children; Jill, Luke (Sheena) and Dawn (Francisco); and nine grandchildren; Jasmyne, Janay, Leo, Andrew, Mahana, Ascher, Bryant, Abigail and Ezra. We are so grateful for the husband, father, and grandfather that our Heavenly Father gave to us. He was a gentle rock for our family. Although we grieve his absence, we are thankful for the surety that he is now enjoying eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ whom he loved and served. To God be the glory! Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27th at 1:00pm at Anoka Covenant Church (752 Grant Street, Anoka, MN 55303). There will be a time of visitation beginning at 11:30 prior to the memorial service. We will serve a light lunch and share time of remembrance after the memorial service.

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Bryan Lee Olson

March 12, 1951 - October 21, 2023

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Bryan Lee Olson

March 12, 1951 - October 21, 2023

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