NWA Capt. Bruce Robert Olson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Bruce Robert Olson

April 3, 1941 ~ January 24, 2024

 

Notice of passing….retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Bruce Olson, age 82.  Bruce began his flying career with Northwest 04-21-1969.  He is survived by his two sons Chris and Matt along with their families.

A celebration of life will be held at HarbourSide clubhouse on April 12, from 5-8 PM.

Please RSVP to Chris: chris.r.olson@gmail.com

 

PCN memorial site

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tampabaytimes/name/bruce-olson-obituary?id=54286713

 

Bruce OLSON Obituary

OLSON, Bruce R. 82, of St. Pete Beach, FL, passed away peacefully, January 24, 2024. He was born to Robert and Eve (Johnson) in Minneapolis, MN.

Bruce attended Gustavus Adolphus College and had a 30 plus year career as a pilot for Northwest Airlines where he was proud to be an early Captain of the Boeing 757. He loved watching sports, especially football, hockey and golf. His day wasn't complete until he finished the crossword from the paper. Bruce enjoyed taking care of the neighbors' condos and cars when they were away to make sure they were ready for them when they returned.

Bruce is survived by two sons, Chris (Karin) of Minneapolis, MN and Matt of Hilo, HI; two granddaughters, Annika and Greta; two brothers, Willy and Larry; and former wife, Karyl. He is preceded in death by wife, Gayle; sister, Kathy; and granddaughter Amanda.

A celebration of life will be held at HarbourSide clubhouse on Friday, April 12, 5-8 pm. There will be a livestream of the ceremony. Please RSVP to Chris: chris.r.olson@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.