Jeffrey Vann Olson was born December 3, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to Joyce Johnson Cannon and Jerry Chipman Olson. He died on July 13, 2019 in Cary, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by Jerry Chipman Olson (father), Joyce Johnson Cannon (mother) and Lynn Olson (sister). He is survived by Rhonda Olson (wife), Tyler Olson (son) and his wife Jessie Olson and their child, his granddaughter Charlotte Olson, Nancy Olson (sister), Susan Torres (step-sister), six nieces, and seven nephews.
Jeff grew up in Colorado, and moved to North Carolina in high school. He was a student athlete involved in track. He then attended Appalachian State, where he met his sweetheart, Rhonda. They were married in 1977. They lived in Boone for several years before relocating to the Raleigh area, where they resided for the rest of their marriage. In 1986 they welcomed their only child, Tyler Scott Olson. Jeff worked in the computer industry for many years at Tavve.
Jeffrey Olson was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather (BoBo). Many remember him to be always smiling with a good sense of humor. He was a godly man who loved the Lord. He was also a regular attender at Cary Alliance Church. Jeff loved his family very much. He will be remembered by his family, friends, and co-workers at Tavve as a loyal friend, a kind and gentle personality, and very joyful person.
Jeff is not here, but he is alive. He is home with his Savior, for whom he lived faithfully since trusting Him at the age of twelve.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?cID=14262&pID=24671&frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=faq-donation-honor-memory-of-someone-easy-form-text, or to Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at https://give.unc.edu/donate?p=lcgo
There will be a celebration of life to honor Jeff with details below:
Saturday, July 27th
Visitation: 2:00pm
Memorial Service: 3:00pm
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27511
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