David Allan Olson was born December 22nd, 1930 in Camrose, Alberta. He was the second son of Ed and Elsie (Swanson) Olson. He had five siblings: Paul, Kenneth, Robert, Elmer & Ruth. He is survived by his wife Doreen, and children Eric (Linda), Jim (Linda), Lori (Evan) and Rosalie; 16 grandchildren and spouses; 21 great-grandchildren.
     David was predeceased by his parents Ed & Elsie Olson, brothers Paul, Kenneth, Elmer & Robert.
     David lived in the Ohaton area in his early years. He moved to Camrose in 1957 where he established the trucking business begun by his father Ed Olson. He was married in May of 1957 to Doreen Burnard. David was raised by godly parents. In his early teen years, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour and was baptized in Miquelon Lake. David attended First Baptist Church regularly with his family all his life and was a member of Rose City Baptist Church.
     David enjoyed his trucking business and his interaction with the farmers whose grain he hauled. He was well respected by all. He enjoyed his friends at “Smitty’s” too when he went for coffee there. He was a jack-of-all trades kind of man. He contracted and built his own home and lived there for 50 years. We used to say, “My dad can fix anything.”
     Through the years he served his church in many ways as a deacon, trustee, treasurer, repair man and faithfully checked the boiler every morning for many years. He drove elderly and disabled folks to the church in the handi-van for many years and spent Saturday mornings visiting them.
     David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of an ever-growing family. You will be held in our hearts till we meet again.

   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Rose City Baptist Church. Interment will take place at the Parkland Lutheran Cemetery.   Memorial donations may be made to Rose City Baptist Church or to the charity of ones choice.