Rev. Gordon Lowell Olson

Age 91 of Roseville, MN Passed away June 23, 2023. Survived by wife, Gladys; son, Gregory (Laura); daughters, Gretchen (Tim) Bulfer, Gloria Olson, Glynnis (Mike) Maki, Gail Olson and Greta (Bill) Larson; grandchildren, Gunnar and Kenzie Maki, Cherith and Timothy Bulfer, Sarah and Nathaniel Olson, Justin and Maddie Larson; brother, Dennis (Susie) Olson; nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Isack and Laura Olson and brother, Ronald Olson. Gordon pastored churches in Mandan, ND., West Liberty and Davenport, IA., Tuscola and Arcola, IL., and Cook, MN. He also served as chaplain at Fairview Baptist Home, Downers Grove, IL. Gordy loved God, his family, studying the Bible and theology, word puzzles and games, reading, taking photographs, visiting with family and friends, and helping others. Born on June 16, 1932, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Isack and Laura (Kuchenbecker) Olson, he was 5 when he contracted polio. This had a great impact on his future ministry as he was very comfortable visiting people in hospitals and could relate well to those with health issues. He was married to Gladys in 1956 and always said he couldn't do life without her. Gordon graduated from Bethel College and Seminary in 1958 and was ordained by the General Baptist Conference in 1966. Gordy and Glady served in many churches throughout the Midwest. He retired in 1997 from serving as a chaplain at the Fairview Baptist Home in Downers Grove, Illinois, although he never really retired from doing the Lord's work. Gordon and Gladys moved back to "God's country" AKA Minnesota, and he remained active within his retirement community at Eaglecrest in Roseville, Minnesota. He was known for his boisterous laugh, photographs of historical markers, word play and for being "fine for the shape he was in." Gordon's life was an on-going "journey of faith in Jesus Christ" and can be summed up in Philippians 1:6 "And I am sure that God, who began a good work in [me], will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again." Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday, July 21, 2023 (visitation 10-11AM) at Calvary Church 2120 Lexington Ave., N., Roseville, MN. Memorials preferred to Calvary Church, Awajun Church Org, Peru, or Brighton Hospice.

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Rev. Gordon Lowell Olson

June 16, 1932 - June 23, 2023

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Rev. Gordon Lowell Olson

June 16, 1932 - June 23, 2023

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