Garrett Douglas Olson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Olson, Garrett Douglas, 73, of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 surrounded by his beloved wife and loving family. Born in Willow Grove, PA on August 14, 1943, he was the proud son of a Naval Chief Petty Officer, Floyd E. Olson & loving mother, Irene A. Olson of Absecon. Garrett traveled a good part of his early childhood while his dad served in the Navy, living in Oahu, HI, California, etc. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on March 27, 1962, where he became a Boom Operator for the 100th Air Refueling Squadron at Pease A.F. Base in Portsmouth, NH (Honorably Discharged in March, 1968). On June 8, 1962, he married Judith Ann Olson (Rehmann) (predeceased), and raised their five children in Galloway. Garrett was a passionate man who owned, and operated many auto body shops in the area, as well as, a marina later in life. He also enjoyed spending time with his younger brother, William F. Olson (predeceased), and taught him the art of auto repair and painting. Throughout his life, he was well known for his “handle it” attitude, and overcame many obstacles. He had a huge heart, which was the driving force in pretty much everything he did in life, which is ironic, since heart failure was his demise. He gave his all, and would give you the shirt off his back, or the last dollar in his pocket if you needed it. He enjoyed being out on the water, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. On September 21, 2002, Garrett married Chirapa Olson (Janbumrung). They split their retirement time between Galloway and Hua Hin, Thailand, where he owned, and operated the Dizzy Dolphin Cafe. He was well known there for his BBQ ribs and “boss” sauces. Garrett was extremely loving and proud of his five children, Kirsten Olson (Michael Simpkins), John Olson, Stephen Olson (Stephanie Coram), Kelly Algozzini (Bart Algozzini), Michael Olson (Melissa Owens), and his 10 grandchildren Eryn Suhr, Lauren Damiano, Joshua Noll, Alexis, Kayla, Makena, Maryn, Stephen “Juniop” Jr., Olivia and Liam Olson, Kristina (Bryen Dennis) and Bart Algozzini, and 2 Great-Grandchildren, Tori and Harper Dennis. A gathering will be held on Friday July, 28 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM the service will be held from 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway, NJ 08205 (609) 641-0001. For condolences or directions please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005.

Garrett Douglas Olson

August 14, 1943 - July 15, 2017

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Garrett Douglas Olson

August 14, 1943 - July 15, 2017

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