1936
Robert
2019
Robert Olson
September 3, 1936 — July 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" George Olson, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Born on September 3, 1936, Bob grew up in Rhode Island and served in the Army for three years. His true home and the place he loved the most was Gulfport, Mississippi where he lived for over 25 years.
Bob was a talented, skilled and incredibly creative carpenter and contractor - a true craftsman. Over the years, he perfected his craft and built many exquisite mansions while in Rhode Island. In his later years, he focused on renovation projects and handmade furniture. Always a perfectionist, any project Bob built was of the utmost quality and beauty. He never stopped perfecting his craft. His other passion was gardening. Over the years, he created visually stunning, beautiful gardens in each and every home he lived.
Bob was known for his hard work ethic, his integrity, his honesty, and his belief that you always must do what is right even in the face of adversity. Those who knew Bob well also knew of his mischievous side and love of life. He positively touched many lives and will be greatly missed, especially by those who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Pipher and Harry Olson; and his brother, Harry Olson, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Olson of Massachusetts; his brother Sidney Olson of Gulfport, Mississippi; his sister, Dolores Greaves of Oregon; and his two granddaughters, Alycia Racicot and Elizabeth Racicot, both of Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Habitat for Humanity in Bob's memory. https://www.habitat.org/support/honor-memorial-gifts
The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.
Born on September 3, 1936, Bob grew up in Rhode Island and served in the Army for three years. His true home and the place he loved the most was Gulfport, Mississippi where he lived for over 25 years.
Bob was a talented, skilled and incredibly creative carpenter and contractor - a true craftsman. Over the years, he perfected his craft and built many exquisite mansions while in Rhode Island. In his later years, he focused on renovation projects and handmade furniture. Always a perfectionist, any project Bob built was of the utmost quality and beauty. He never stopped perfecting his craft. His other passion was gardening. Over the years, he created visually stunning, beautiful gardens in each and every home he lived.
Bob was known for his hard work ethic, his integrity, his honesty, and his belief that you always must do what is right even in the face of adversity. Those who knew Bob well also knew of his mischievous side and love of life. He positively touched many lives and will be greatly missed, especially by those who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Pipher and Harry Olson; and his brother, Harry Olson, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Olson of Massachusetts; his brother Sidney Olson of Gulfport, Mississippi; his sister, Dolores Greaves of Oregon; and his two granddaughters, Alycia Racicot and Elizabeth Racicot, both of Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Habitat for Humanity in Bob's memory. https://www.habitat.org/support/honor-memorial-gifts
The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.
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