Clifford Olson

Funeral service for Clifford D. Olson, 82, of Manning will be 1:00 p. m. , Monday, January 2, 2011 at St. John?s Lutheran Church, Killdeer, with Pastor Ernest Shipe officiating. Military Rites will be presented by Ezra Barrows Post #46. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation for Clifford will be from 12:00 p. m. to 1:00 p. m. , Monday, January 2, 2011 at St. John?s Lutheran Church, Killdeer. Clifford passed away December 25, 2011 at his home in Manning, ND surrounded by his family. Clifford Duane Olson was born August 28th, 1929 in Killdeer, ND, the son of Oswald and Pearl (LeRoy) Olson. He grew up north of Killdeer. In his youth, he rodeoed and worked for various ranchers. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving around the world. On May 5, 1967 Clifford married Vernetta Mae Bratcher in Alexander, ND at the Nazarene Church. During their 5 years in rural Alexander, ND their two children Jeffrey and Cynthia were added to the family. In 1972 the family relocated to rural Verndale, MN where he farmed and ranched for 37 years. Wanting to relocate closer to family Clifford, Vernetta, Cynthia and Kayla moved to Manning, ND where they have made their home since. Cliff enjoyed being around horses, working cattle and being active outdoors. He and Vernetta always had a large garden every year which usually fed the entire neighborhood. If something was broken he could fix it ? even without duct tape. If Cliff was not enjoying the outdoors, fixing something, or playing with grandchildren, you could find him reading. He enjoyed traveling and the occasional scenic drive around the Killdeer Mountains. His biggest love however was spending time with his family and friends. Clifford is survived by his wife Vernetta of Manning; son Jeffrey (Deborah) Olson of Iowa City, IA, daughter Cynthia (Allen) Crooker of Manning, ND; grandchildren Jonathon (Olson), Kayla (Crooker), and 7 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; brothers Gary (Loretta) Olson of Chewelah, WA and Harold (Maureen) Olson of Killdeer, ND; sisters, Irene (Charles) Meduna of Dickinson, ND and Marilyn Walker, Deer Lodge, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Darl ?Jack? and sister-in-law Minnie Olson, and brother-in-law Richard ?Dick? Walker.


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Burial Date: January 2, 2012
Funeral Home Killdeer, ND

Funeral Service: Monday: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Killdeer, ND