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Leslie M.

Olson, 78

Leslie “Les” M. Olson, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed May 23, 2018. Les was born in Snohomish, Wash., 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 Northwest Treasure Hunters Club.

Les was also an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed wood-crafting and building wood furniture. He 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 and his dog, Izzy.

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

English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, has been entrusted with Les’ arrangements. Please sign his online memorial book at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.