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Merton Wardell, MD Olson

Posted 2009-12-09 by Sharla
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home
Lake Havasu City, Arizona

November 18, 1922 to September 16, 2009

Merton Wardell Olson MD., 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 16,2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on November 18,1922 in Warren, MN; to Oscar Alan and Signora Ida(Sandbo)Olson.

Merton graduated from Warren High School in 1940 and entered into Concordia College, Moorhead,MN. In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Merton graduated as Ensign, U.S.Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School, Columbia University, New York, New York. Merton was discharged from
active duty in 1946 as a lieutenant in the Navy. After completing all of his schooling, internships and practicing as a physician, he moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; where he opened his own private practice (1975 – 1994).

Merton loved to travel and enjoyed watching TV, reading, history, going to the Center Senior and visiting with friends.

Merton is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marion Olson; son, Alan Olson of Sacramento, CA; daughters, Eunice Lang and husband Jon of Sacramento, CA; Elizabeth Ray and husband Brian of Millerstown, PA; grandchildren, Erin, Helen, Skyler, Austin, and great grandchildren, Amara and Sydni. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kermit Olson and sister, Elaine Olson.

His family has requested that donations be made in Merton's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405.

Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com

Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.




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