Thomas Olson, 86, of Moose Lake, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was born November 4, 1925 in Duluth to David and Ellen (Lybeck) Olson. Thomas was united in marriage to Joyce Peterson on April 17, 1952 in Duluth.

Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents; grandson, Russ.

Thomas is survived by 2 sons, Gregory (Cindy) Olson of Inver Grove Heights and Douglas (Gail) Olson of Grand Junction, CO; 2 grandsons, Danial (Charmae) Olson and Michael Olson both of Grand Junction, CO; 2 great grandchildren, Arianna and Lilee Ann; brother, John (Kay) Olson of Rice Lake Township; many loving family and friends.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Wednesday, December 28, from Noon until the 1 PM Memorial Service in Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lake. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.