Patricia L. “Pat” Olson

Patricia Ann Leek Lown Olson, age 87; passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family. Born February 24, 1932 in Iowa City, Iowa to the late William and Clare (Sours) Leek.

A graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1950. She was an art major at Kent State University where she met and married Gordon Lown in 1952. She worked in the advertising department of O’Neil’s Department Store in Akron, Ohio as a graphic artist and model. She was the owner of Country Flowers, Inc. She retired in 1990 after many years in the floral industry.

A 42 year resident of Worthington, Ohio, she is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Dr. Karl Olson; sons: Steve (Katie) Lown, Hilliard, Ohio; Bart (Beth) Lown, Westerville, Ohio; Dave Olson, Columbus, Ohio; 5 grandchildren: Dr. Patrick (Dr. Raynee) Lown, Colchester, England; Max Lown, Denver, Colorado; Lacey (Dr. Matt) Handford, Boston, Massachusetts; Laura Lown and Lindsay (Nathan) Baker both of Westerville, Ohio; sister Jan (Don) Carroll, Klamath Falls, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Clare Leek, her first husband Gordon Lown, her sister Diane Schlarb and brother-in-law Jerry Schlarb of Mogadore, Ohio; daughters: Karen Olson and Peggy Olson.

She was a gifted painter and loved to paint in oils, water colors and pastels. She treasured the time she spent with her husband Karl, and her family at their “Wildwood” Cabin on Drummond Island. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered fondly by friends and family, and will be greatly missed.

A private family service will be held at a future date. Internment at Drummond Island Township Cemetery, Drummond Island, Michigan. If you desire, contributions in Memory of Patricia Olson may be made to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, OH 43123.