Melvin Olson

Melvin Oscar Olson, born March 15, 1935, in Dayton, Idaho, and resided in Logan, Utah, passed away on October 20, 2023. Melvin dedicated his life to his family, faith, and work as a respected and qualified Financial Planner. Melvin was a savvy businessman, owning his own barber shop and serving at Nelson Mortuary, prior to his successful career in financial planning. He was an accomplished man who, in his early life, attended Railroad Telegraphy School and Barber School, demonstrating his varied interests and dedication.
Melvin's life was enriched by his love for travel, basketball, softball, and gardening. His involvement in the Lions Club and his mission to Sweden showcased his desire to serve and give back to his community. His roles in his religious community as a Bishop, a member of the Stake Presidency, and CES missionary in Virginia with his wife, Barbara, were testament to his faith and commitment. He was a devoted husband, who married his sweetheart, Barbara, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have been married for a remarkable 63 years.
The family would like to share special thanks to Melvins children, and grandchildren, his brothers, Lynn and Gordon and his wife Joleen, and also to his Dr. Russell Hirst, the hospice team, his business partner, Paul Schwartz, family and many friends, and clients who he considered his good friends.
His legacy lives on through his wife, Barbara Jean Anderson, and his children, Clair (Manami) Olson, Sheryl (Paul) Booth, and Sheline (Brett) Booth, and his brothers, Gordon (Joleen) and Lynn Olson. Also through his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Oscar Olson and Elsie Rasmussen Olson, and his son, Craig Olson.
A viewing will be held to honor our beloved Melvin, on Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Logan 43rd Ward, 1255 North 600 East, Logan, Utah. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. also at the Logan 43rd Ward. Interment will follow the ceremony in the Millville Cemetery.
We invite you to share memories and condolences on Melvin's Remember page at https://my.gather.app/fh/myers-mortuary/family/melvin-olson/obituary