Kenneth P. Olson

after along and courageous battle. Kenneth was born in Longmont, Colorado on October 5, 1954, to

Edward and Anna Marie (Brady) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Catholic

Church in Longmont. Kenneth attended Longmont High School and Boulder TEC where he pursued

his youthful passion as an automotive mechanic. Soon being a mechanic, became a hobby while

he found his true gift was construction. He became an accomplished drywaller and finish

carpenter before settling on a career in building fine furniture in two of Longmont’s most notable

furniture manufacturers, Nuline Furniture and Woodley’s Furniture. Kenneth took great pride in

lovingly raising his two children, Marcy and Brandon (BJ) as a single father. His second joy, which he

constantly gushed about, was his granddaughter, Keaira. Kenneth is survived by his son Brandon

(BJ) Olson, daughter Marcy Olson, granddaughter Keaira Madrid, twin brother Keith Olson and

Keith’s wife Valerie and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was

preceded in death by his parents, sisters Kristy Mattern and Kathy Lind, brother Kelly Olson and

niece Danielle Shields and nephew Brian Lind