Douglas R. Olson

Douglas Olson passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 70, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jersey City but lived most of his life in Toms River, NJ. He graduated from Toms River South in 1972 and graduated Lincoln Tech in 1974. Douglas worked as a part of the family business running the Chatterbox Bar in Seaside Heights, NJ for many years. After retiring from the bar business, he started a second career in Transportation as a bus driver for the Toms River Regional Schools until he retired.

He was predeceased by his parents Edwin L. Olson and Angela D. Olson and a son and daughter who died shortly after birth. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carole (Shelley) Olson, his daughters Katherine Jill Smilek and Whitney Castles , son in law Daniel Castles, grandchildren Grace and Ben Castles, his brother Edwin J. Olson and wife Cynthia A. Olson, their children, Edwin L. Olson II and wife Toni Olson, their daughter Jordan Olson, and Christine and Keith DePhillips, their son Brennan DePhillips and his dearest friends Patricia and Thomas Wyckoff.

Douglas lived his life to the fullest. He embraced the opportunity that every day gave him. To know him was to love him. While he was mild mannered and soft spoken, he had the ability to always put things in perspective and gave the best advice when needed. His smile was contagious. It was rare to leave an interaction with him without a smile on your face.

He loved his family fiercely. He was always there to lend a hand to not only his friends and family but anyone in need. As a young child, he developed a love of the water and never missed an opportunity to enjoy the ocean. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and also loved RC car racing, scuba diving and cooking. Heaven has gained an angel and the world has lost a genuinely fantastic human being.

A Memorial Gathering will be at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00 -4:00 pm. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Douglas’s name to the Tri- Boro First Aid Squad, Inc. J Street, Seaside Park, NJ 08752.