Clarence J. Olson, 89, an area resident for many years, passed away after an extended illness at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Clarence was born in Cleghorn, Iowa on August 12, 1921.
He served in the Merchant Marines during W.W. II
Clarence first married Joella Farrar, who preceded him in death. He married Catherine L. Bradfield on November 15, 1975.
He was owner and founder of NO-SLO, INC.
Clarence enjoyed woodworking, caring for his roses and going to yard sales. He was a member of North Liberty Masonic Lodge #266, F & AM, South Bend Valley Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, a past Worthy Patron of the Plymouth Chapter #26, Order of the Eastern Star. He was also an active member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Donaldson.
Clarence is survived by Catherine, his wife of 35 years, step children: Vern (Erin) Farrar of Frisco, TX; Sheryl (Mike) Caslow of Donaldson, IN; Bob (Jody) Bradfield of Moline, IL; Ted (Kathy) Bradfield of Indianapolis, IN; Bryan (Penny) Bradfield of Plymouth, IN; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Joella and a stepson, S.W. (Butch) Farrar.
Friends will be welcomed by the family at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. Masonic services will be held in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Clarence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011, in the funeral home. The Rev. Denise Anderson, pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Donaldson, will officiate.
Interment will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Covenant Church, P.O. Box 67, Donaldson, IN 46513 or to the Indianapolis Masonic Home Foundation, 525 N. Illinois St., P.O. Box 44210, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0210.
Ray Brandt says
Sorry to hear of Clarence\’s passing. Glad we were able to see him a couple of years ago at Ellen\’s birthday party.
Ray Brandt
Barbara Meyer Jourdenais says
Catherine and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we send our sympathy to all of you.
We are thankful to have spent time with you and Clarence at Mom\’s (Ellen Meyer) 90th birthday party in Royal, Iowa in September, 2009. Mom often spoke of walking to school with Clarence as youngsters as they were quite close in age and later in life they really looked alike.
Peace be with you.
Keith & Nancy Breeding says
Mike, Sheryl & Rachel,
We were saddened to hear that Clarence had past away. I know this is not an easy time for you
as we too have resently lost Keith\’s dad. I know that words can not express the heartfelt prayers we are sending out to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru the days to come. May the memories you have of Clarence comfort you heart.
Margie Pixey says
Our deepest sympathy, and prayers for Clarence\’s family & friends. He was a very giving person. We are thankful that Clarence had spent some time with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. He was a deep humble servant for our loving God.
Sincerest sympathy,
Chaplain Margie, residents, The Poorhandmaids of Jesus Christ, & Catherine Kasper Life Center staff,
Margie Pixey says
Our deepest sympathy, and prayers for Clarence\’s family & friends. He was a very giving person. We are thankful that Clarence had spent some time with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. He was a deep humble servant for our loving God.
Sincerest sympathy,
Chaplain Margie, residents, The Poorhandmaids of Jesus Christ, & Catherine Kasper Life Center staff,
Ray Brandt says
Sorry to hear of Clarence\’s passing. Glad we were able to see him a couple of years ago at Ellen\’s birthday party.
Ray Brandt
Barbara Meyer Jourdenais says
Catherine and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we send our sympathy to all of you.
We are thankful to have spent time with you and Clarence at Mom\’s (Ellen Meyer) 90th birthday party in Royal, Iowa in September, 2009. Mom often spoke of walking to school with Clarence as youngsters as they were quite close in age and later in life they really looked alike.
Peace be with you.
Keith & Nancy Breeding says
Mike, Sheryl & Rachel,
We were saddened to hear that Clarence had past away. I know this is not an easy time for you
as we too have resently lost Keith\’s dad. I know that words can not express the heartfelt prayers we are sending out to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru the days to come. May the memories you have of Clarence comfort you heart.
Margie Pixey says
Our deepest sympathy, and prayers for Clarence\’s family & friends. He was a very giving person. We are thankful that Clarence had spent some time with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. He was a deep humble servant for our loving God.
Sincerest sympathy,
Chaplain Margie, residents, The Poorhandmaids of Jesus Christ, & Catherine Kasper Life Center staff,
Margie Pixey says
Our deepest sympathy, and prayers for Clarence\’s family & friends. He was a very giving person. We are thankful that Clarence had spent some time with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. He was a deep humble servant for our loving God.
Sincerest sympathy,
Chaplain Margie, residents, The Poorhandmaids of Jesus Christ, & Catherine Kasper Life Center staff,
John F Smeltzer says
Rest in Peace Clarence. I always enjoyed chatting with you when you visited your brother Bob and sister-in-law Delaine in Iowa. Such an interesting life and life experiences.