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Allan Theodore Olson

January 13, 2018

 In his 88th year, comforted by his children at his side, passed away at his McGarrell Place residence in London on Saturday January 13, 2018.  Son of Emil and Margaret Olson.  Beloved husband of the late W. Bernice Olson (Dilling). Devoted brother of sisters Leila Walter (Jack), Irene Gillespie (Bob), and Connie Laycock (Ross Hill) and families. Loving father of Elizabeth Filan (Brian) and David Olson (Wendy). Proud grandpa of Nathan and Paul Filan, and Connor Olson. Retired professor, P.Eng. U.W.O., Allan will be sadly missed by all. A memorial reception will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., with words of remembrance at 3:30 p.m. The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in his name.  Please consider Plan Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

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Dear Dave, please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of your father. As you know, I thoroughly enjoyed your father's classes at Western Engineering and the many after hours discussions we shared. He was a Great teacher, kind, caring, dedicated and proud of his students! I also know that he was a kind, caring, dedicated and proud father and grandfather! Wendy and Connor, we are so very sorry for your loss. Rest assured you are in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Scott and Angela Everest

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Connie & Ross

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Rob Gillespie

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Sue and Jay Wright

(Donated to Plan Canada)

~ Randall Family

(Donated to Plan Canada)

~ Impres Pharma

(Donated to Plan Canada)

~ Impres Pharma

Dave and Wendy, we're so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

~ Janette and Steve Batten

I send my sincere condolences to you and your family, Dave. I do hope your happy memories of your father bring you solace and comfort at this sad time

~ Nan Geddie

On behalf of Impres Pharma, we extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

~ Impres Pharma

My condolences are extended to the family of Allan Olson from a former student who benefited greatly from allan's patient guidance that launched my journey to complete an engineering degree.

~ Russell Gonder

While we didn't know your dad personally Dave we do know YOU and we are sure that your dad must have been very proud of you. We know that many of your fine qualities as a husband and parent must have been partly inherited from him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~ Ron and Sue

Folks so sorry to hear of Uncle Allan's passing. We have communicated to the rest of the family. Please keep us informed of the memorial reception. Keeping you all in our prayers at this time. Take care.

~ Wendy and Brent Stratton

Dave, Wendy and Connor: We're so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

~ Kate, Matt and Audrey

Liz, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. What a gift to be at his side.

~ Loralee Wettlaufer

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and grandfather. Such a strong, stoic and brave man. We hope a life time of wonderful memories keep you strong for the days, weeks and months to come.

~ Jill, Glen, Morgan, Mitchell and Dylan Randall

On behalf of Impres Pharma, we extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

~ Impres Pharma

On behalf of Impres Pharma, we extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

~ Impres Pharma

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