John Cleve Olson, 88, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 from complications of old age.
John was born March 20, 1929, in Lewiston, Utah to Alma Aquilla Olson and Huldah Stoddard of Richmond, Utah. John married and was sealed to Afton May Bright in the Logan Utah Temple, December 12, 1952. John and Afton have 6 children, 12 grand children and 17 great grandchildren.
John graduated from North Cache High School and Salt Lake Community College with an Associate of Science degree in computer programming. His career included 21-1/2 years in the United States Army. Retiring as a Sargent First Class in 1969. His specialties included heavy equipment mechanic, aircraft mechanic and trainer. John served in both Korea and Viet Nam. He also worked as a mechanic and service writer at Western Road Machinery Company, retiring in 1989.
John enjoyed fishing and camping and being in the out-of-doors with family.
A viewing will be held Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, Utah from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at the Richmond City Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Thoughts may be expressed to the family online at
www.allenmortuaries.net
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