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.