Jeffrey Lee Olson
October 29, 1960 – February 10, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Olson passed away unexpectedly February 10, 2025. Jeff was born October 29, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND, to Robert Olson and Audrey Easterby Schwartz.
Jeff graduated from Blaine High School in 1979. His lifelong friends Chris Walsh and Donny Bowe were his sidekicks all through school and up until his passing. In his early years he enjoyed dirt bike riding, motocross, and hunting and fishing with his dad, where he developed his love of the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, crabbing with his boys and gardening were his true pleasures in life. The sunshine on his face brought out his wonderful smile. He also enjoyed cooking and loved to be the grill master.
One of Jeff’s first jobs was working on fishing boats in Alaska. He then learned to weld and became a master welder working at Glacier Bay Wood Stoves, Mantle, Intalco and Blaine Shipyard where he worked with his son Braidon teaching him the skills to also become a master welder. Jeff retired from Blaine Shipyard after a long career.
His greatest joy in life, his four sons, Braidon, Dalton, Jayden and Chase along with his grandson Cameron, whom he loved deeply. He always answered the phone when they called with “hey buddy” and ended with “I love you buddy” when done.
His other companion in life was his dog Helix, always by his side and on alert when Jeff would have complications due to his diabetes. Bringing comfort and love, Jeff cherished his steadfast Helix.
Jeff is survived by his sons, Braidon (Holly), Jayden and Chase; grandson Cameron; parents Robert (Hong) Olson and Audrey Easterby Schwartz; siblings Rory, Gwen and Kim (Bob), along with many nieces and nephews. Jeff was preceded in death by his loving son Dalton and his Stepfather Robert Schwartz.
“He Is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone, or smile that he lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
You can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for today because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he’s gone,Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn back
Or you can do what he’d want, Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
- David Harkins
