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David Allen Olson

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David Allen Olson, Age 67, passed away in in Avoca, Arkansas on December 26, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1950 in McVille, North Dakota to the late Frank and Margaret (Brekken) Olson. He graduated from Tolna High School in 1968. He went on to earn a degree in Physical Education from North Dakota State University. He ran his own cement finishing business, Dave's Cement Finishing, in Grand Forks, ND before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 1985. He was an avid Steelers fan and sports fanatic. He loved spending NFL Sundays with his boys and his dog, Steeler. He loved his family dearly and took so much pride in his grandkids. Many of you know him as the King of one-liners. Spending "Garage Wednesdays" with the guys was always something he looked forward to. He is survived by his wife, Sally Olson; sons, Shawn and Elaine Olson of Gravette, Sheldon and Nicole Olson of Bentonville; daughters, Shannon and Morgan Carlton of Springdale; step-children, Melissa and Matt Ingram of Pea Ridge, Kassey and Josh Viator of Jennings, Louisiana, Courtney and Sean Rhuda of Pea Ridge; sisters, Darlene Reinhart of McVille North Dakota, Deanna and Rick Ward of Billings, Montana; and 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be held December 29, 2017 from 12 until 2 p.m., with service to follow at 2pm, at the Rollins Funeral Chapel, Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home, www.rollinsfuneral.com.

Published December 28, 2017

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