Leslie Olson

Leslie “Les” M. Olson, 78, from Rathdrum, Idaho passed on May 23, 2018. Les was born in Snohomish, Washington to Oliver and Effie (Borns) Olson on July 12, 1939.

Les was a logger for many years. There were many things that brought joy into the life of Les Olson. He loved metal detecting so much that he was even a member of the North West Treasurer Hunters Club.

Les was also an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed wood crafting and building wood furniture. Les especially loved all of his dogs over the years and playing cards with his daughters. Les loved many things in life, but nothing compared to how much he loved his wife, Linda and their family.

Les is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Effie Olson.

Les is survived by his wife, Linda (Kidd) Olson; daughters, Laura Burrow, Sharon Olson, and Karen Tipton; Grandchildren, Kimberly and Brad Preston, Keith Olson, Adam Tipton, and Tabitha Tipton; Numerous Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews; Cousins, Darlene and Bill Goins; Sister-in-Law, Marilyn Gardner; Brother-in-Law, Jack (Judy) Kidd; His dog Izzy.

A Memorial Service will be held in Les’s memory 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 at English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. 1700 N Spokane St, Post Falls, ID 83854