Arthur Cornelius Olson, 87, went to his heavenly home on October 15, 2013. He was at his home in Miles City, surrounded in love by his family.
Art was born April 12, 1926 at his grandmothers in Little Falls, MN. He grew up on the family ranch northwest of the Killdeer Mountains in North Dakota.
He spent over eight years serving our country. First, during the Second World War, in the Philippines and Japan, and then in the Korean War, where he received two Purple Hearts.
Upon discharge, he returned to the family ranch with his parents and brother.
He was active in his community, serving on the Council of the First Lutheran Church, Dunn County Rural Fire Department Board of Directors, as a radiologist monitor, on the Board of Directors of Tarentaise of North Dakota, and the American Tarentaise Association. He served as President of the American Tarentaise Association for three years and was named Tarentaise Man of the Year in 1979. He was later named to the Tarentaise Hall of Fame. He was on the screening committee at the Denver Stock Show.
He imported a bull from France, by way of Japan, and embryos from England. He artificially inseminated cows and heifers, did pregnancy checking, and cesareans for himself and his neighbors.
On June 11, 1966 he married Sophie Olson and they raised three sons and one daughter. Starting in the fall of 1980 they spent a year at Pray, MT while they traveled all over the United States looking for a new ranch. When they saw the size of the local deer, they knew they had found country that was good for cattle. They moved south of Miles City, on the Tongue River, which was half way back to where they started and ranched there for eleven years.
Then Art and Sophie built and operated a gift and antique shop south of Rapid City for a number of years. He built a 20 ton jackalope in front of the business. He used a wheelbarrow full of cement, one at a time. Mounted jackalope was one of his best sellers.
Most recently, Art owned and operated an antique store named Arts Antiques in Miles City with his wife Sophie, until the time of his death.
Art is survived by his wife Sophie Ann; son Brian and his significant other Melody DeMint of Miles City and his children Brooke (Jeremy Pyle) and Brittnee; son Wade (T.J.) of Miles City and their children Dannon and Traven; daughter Leann (Shelby) Sowers of Billings and their children Craig and Blake; son Lyle (Linda) of Denver, Colorado and their children Ashleigh and Gemma. Art is also survived by one great grandchild Danika Pyle; sister in law Sheryle Olson; his nieces and nephews: Claudia, Wayne, Ward, Bernie, Denise, Marlease, Dean and Carmella. Art was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth, sister Viola (Ira) Wing and nephew Kent.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 4-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City are in charge of arrangements.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 18, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday October 19, 2013
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 19, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 18, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday October 19, 2013
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 19, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jim & Marj Anderson says
Sophie,Brian, Wade, Leann, Lyle and families
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories because they are the true treasures of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Mike and Pam Nelson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We so enjoyed visiting Art at the Antique shop and hearing the stories.
Barbara Ashley says
So sorry for you loss. I enjoyed visiting with Art and with you . A very wonderful man that will be missed by all. Prayers and thoughts for Sophie and the family.
Williams family says
Condolences to the Olson family. Throw all your burdens on God in prayer now and in the days ahead, and the Bible promises that you will receive “the peace of God.” Philippians 4:6 &7. Our prayers are with you.
Wanda Holmlund says
Sophie & Family: Our family extends its condolences to you all. We hope you will find comfort in your memories and the love that Art had for all of you. He was a kind and humble man. We will always remember our times together in South Dakota.
Swan Family says
Very sorry for your loss, wish we were there for you. You know we have you in our prayers.
Tibbs Family says
We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope you find comfort in the memories of the times you and Art spent together. He will be watching over you all as you make your wonderful journey through life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carrie Beach says
Sophie and Family,
We feel so blessed to know your family and blessed to have spent time with Art. Sophie, few get to have a man like him and your love and commitment to each other and the Lord has been such a wonderful example. You remain in my prayers and we are so blessed to call you friends.
Love, Carrie, Joey and Eli
Jack and Clare Doran says
Dear Sophy and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
It was such a privilege to be able to call Art our friend.
Love, Jack and Clare
John L and Debra Moore says
Our condolences on your loss. Art was a good cowboy, good man, and a patriot. He loved the Lord, his country, and family and there is no higher calling than this.
Heather Carter says
Hi Sophie
I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed visiting with Art the few times I was in your store. Heather (clerk for Ron Kiosse)
Clarence Elkin says
Sophie: I sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and your family. Art was a very good man And I always regarded him a friend even if I hadn’t seen him in number of years. God bless You and your family
Gary Klein says
Dear Sophie and family,
Saddened to hear of Art’s passing. He was a good man who always did his best at whatever the task was. We had good times in the Tarentaise breed and shared many a story. Read Art’s book and found it to be very interesting. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I am sure many in the ATA do too. God bless–Gary
Rick & Dee Abbott says
Dear Olson Family:
Please accept our sincerest thought of sympathy and condolences at this time. You are all in our prayers for God’s comfort. May He richly bless each of you!
Curt Terrett says
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Pete & June Minow says
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May happy memories help you through this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you.
Marty and Denise (Olson) Schneider says
Sophie, Brian, Wade, Leann and Lyle,
We are sad to hear of Art’s passing. Lawrence brought a copy of Art’s book to us last week… I was reading it when mom called with your news. We are thinking of you and we are sorry that we cannot attend the service.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Cornelius Olson – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mr. Olson at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God intended for mankind will be fulfilled (Ps. 37:11) including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth “ (Matt 6:9, 10). We have the opportunity to be further comforted by promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).
Gary and Darlene Millions says
Dear Sophie and Family
We were very sorry to hear about Art’s passing. We have many great memories of all our times together with Art, you, and your family at so many Tarentaise Cattle Shows. He will be missed by so many that knew him. Thinking of all at this sad time. Hugs to all!
Gary and Darlene Millions
Dennis Puppe says
Dear Sophie and family.
We are sorry for your loss but the memories of knowing Art are still with me. I always enjoyed the hospitality at the ranch at Killdeer for all the sales and visits. It was a pleasure to work with Art on Tarentaise projects and shows. He will be missed by the Tarentaise family but all will have our thoughts and best wishes with you at this time. May God be of comfort at this trying time.
Dennis Puppe
David S. Hurtt says
Did not know Mr. Olson had passed away prior to drafting a letter to him. Did not intend to offend anyone, but just express my thoughts about the cow business and another subject or two. My best wishes to the family.