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Harlan Curtis Olson was born May 10, 1928, in Colfax, ND, to Arthur and Lillian (Erickson) Olson. Harlan was raised in the Colfax and Abercrombie, ND, area. The family moved to Breckenridge, MN, where he graduated from high school.
Harlan entered the Air Force in May of 1948 and served until May of 1952. Following his discharge, Harlan returned to Breckenridge where he began work with the Great Northern Railroad as a conductor and brakeman.
Harlan married Patricia Aarestad on September 17, 1955, in Breckenridge, where they made their home. In September of 1971, he was transferred to Dilworth, MN, and they made their home in Moorhead, MN.
Harlan died Monday, December 15, 2008, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, at eighty years of age.
Harlan enjoyed fishing at their lake cabin on Star Lake. He also enjoyed hunting as well as a round of golf. His favorite sport was bowling, winning the FM Seniors Tournament one year. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and together they sha
Harlan is survived by his wife of over fifty-three years, Patricia, Moorhead; two daughters, Karen (Daryl) Ellingson, Christine, ND, and Gail (Rick) Dees, Billings, MT; one son, Bryan (Cynthia) Olson, Abercrombie; seven grandchildren, Alex, Tara, Heather,
In addition to his parents, Harlan was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Klubberud.
Visitation for Harlan will be Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. His funeral will be Friday, December 19, 2008, at 11 AM in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moo