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Tony Olson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 26, 2014.

Tony Francisco Olson

Memorial services for Tony Francisco Olson, 47, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Tony was born November 15, 1966 in Belize, Central America the son of David and Rosalie (Carranza) Olson.

He worked in the produce department at HyVee Store in Lawrence.

Survivors include one daughter, McKenzie Olson; one son, Braxton, Lawrence; three sisters, Ann (Tim) Burns, Topeka, KS, June (Kent) Cartmill, Seattle, WA, Angie Scheve, Amarillo, TX; three brothers, Paul (Vicky) Olson, Garden City, KS, Norman (Barb) Olson, Phoenix, Arizona, Benny Olson, Kansas City, KS.

The family will greet friends from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 28th at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials in his name to American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 30, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
The Sharp's

April 29, 2014

Curtis Herrera

Tony and I had built up a lot of great memories growing up. Always playing sports together, and having to listen to him about how awesome the Broncos were. He was good at shooting me a text, definitely when KU was playing. I Loved him and he will be missed.

April 28, 2014

Janice Benjamin

I didn't know Tony personally only from Dillon's & HyVee. He was always smiling which made a great start to anyones day. He will be missed. Prayers to his family & friends.

April 28, 2014

Lisa Werner

We were so sad to hear of Tony's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was a wonderful father. We are so sorry for your loss McKenzie & Braxton. The Werner's

April 28, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

April 27, 2014

Tony was a great guy. Always had a smile on his face. He'll be missed.

April 26, 2014

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

April 26, 2014

David Spangler

I am so sorry about Tony passing. Great guy. Will so miss chatting with him about running and working out.

April 26, 2014

I didn't know Tony except for his helpful attitude and smiling face at Hy-Vee. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family and friends.

April 26, 2014

"LJ" Larry Franklin Jr

My deepest condolences, Tony was one of my favorite customers I will miss our football chats while he was getting his haircut.

April 26, 2014

Teri Pettengill

I will miss talking to Tony when I am at Hy-Vee. He was such a great guy, fun to work with. He will be missed by many people whose lives he touched.

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To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044

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