Bruce Wayne Olson, 47

Bruce Wayne Olson, 47, passed away on Nov. 18, 2009, after a 17-month courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born Dec. 14, 1961, in Bismarck, N.D. His early years were spent in Lark, N.D., on the family farm. In 1965 his family moved to Missoula where he attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Hellgate High School. He worked various construction jobs in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana. He was an avid outdoorsman and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, sharing all kinds of stories, especially about hunting and fishing. Bruce was preceded in death by a sister, Penny. He is survived by his wife, Pam; son, Andrew, from a previous marriage; his parents, Norman and Beverly Olson, of Missoula; brother, Darryl, and wife, Bonnie, of Kalispell; sister, Deborah, and husband, Rick, of Utah; brother, Randy, and wife, Shawn, of Africa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce especially appreciated his good friends Kevin Kitchen, Doug Honzel and Bill McCourt. Cremation has taken place and family and friends will gather at the family home at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 328 Third Ave. E., in Kalispell. Friends may make donations in Bruce s name to the charity of their choice. Friends may also visit the Web site at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.