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William ‘Bill’ David Oleson, 51

William “Bill” David Oleson, 51, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Jan. 20, 2020, at his home in Pinehurst. He was born July 5, 1968, in Coeur d’Alene; Bill was the son of David and Christine (Rhoades) Oleson.

Bill attended schools in Rathdrum. He moved to the Silver Valley in 2006.

Bill had first worked as a fisherman on the Time Bandit and the Wizard crab boats which were made famous on the T.V. show “Deadliest Catch,” out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He then served as a contractor and framer and built businesses and homes throughout the Northwest.

Bill loved and enjoyed boxing and softball while attending school; he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bill is survived by his companion of 11 years, Tami Lambert of Pinehurst; one brother, Danny, and his wife, Nhi Dashiell of Spokane Valley, Wash.; his buddy-dog, Rubie; five step-children: Serina Walter of Nampa, Idaho; Brittany Anne Batalia of Kodiak, Alaska; Bea Skinner of Nampa; Chad Ward of Kingston, Idaho and Carla Speckman of Enaville, Idaho. He is also survived by several step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Ronald Oleson and two sisters: Wanda Montgomery and Linda Hermann.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at the Pinegrove Cemetery of Rathdrum, Idaho; everyone is welcome.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 140 S. Arthur, Suite 610, Spokane, WA 99202.

You may share your memories of Bill and sign his guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory Kellogg, Idaho is entrusted with services.