WHITEWATER-Ryan Alexander Olsen, 32, a rancher, died June 29, 2011 in a tragic accident near Whitewater.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, at the Whitewater Lutheran Church from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be in the Whitewater High School at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 6. Interment will be in the Forks Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Ryan was born January 25, 1979 at Glasgow, Montana to Allie and Sue (Stahl) Olsen of Whitewater. He was raised at Whitewater on the family farm. He attended schools there and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1997. He attended the University of Mary and NDSU-Bismarck, North Dakota. Ryan lived in Bismarck and made many lasting friends while there. He moved home to the family farm in 2000.
Ryan loved ranching, especially night calving and branding. He loved his faithful companion, Mac (his dog) and his many friends were the best a young man could have. His nephew and niece were also dear to his heart. Ryan was truly a free spirit and loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting gophers and relaxing at the lake with his buddies. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to his friends, anytime day or night. Ryan spent six months working and traveling in Australia in 2001.
Survivors include his parents, Allie and Sue Olsen of Whitewater; sisters, Manda (Sean) Moore of Whitewater and Carli Olsen of Terry, Montana; nephew, Thyus Olsen, niece Tatum Moore both of Whitewater; paternal grandparents, Milton and Marjorie Olsen of Whitewater, maternal grandmother, Clarice Stahl of Saco; uncles, Kenneth (Gayle) Stahl of Malta, Wayne Stahl of Saco; aunts, Nancy Olsen of Malta, Carolyn (Lee) Brainard of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; cousins David, Derrick, Natalie, Brittany, Josh, Jennifer, Tessa, Ken, Maggi, Katie, Dyllan and Cheyenne.
Guest Book
From: Edward L. Ostlund
Our condolences to the extended family. We did not know Ryan, but you parents somewhat, and especially you grandparents Olsen, (of my era - in the Whitewater country). So sorry for your loss. Peace of Jesus Christ be with you all.
Friends, Edward & Sarah Ostlund
From: Susie Anderson
Allie, Sue, Amanda, Milton and Margorie
I am so sadden by the death of Ryan. What a shocker to hear. Ryan was a kind nice considerate young boy. I don't believe he had a mean bone in his body. I will always remember his nice smile and sparkling twinkling bright eyes. He was a very caring person. He always made sure grandpa and grandma Olsen were taken care of first. God now has a very special young man in his choir to help watch over us. May the peace of God's strength, love, and peace help you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and always.
Love Ms. Anderson one of Ryan's former teachers
From: Laerke Goetske
Dear Sue, Allie and Family
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. May God be with in this time of sorrow.
You are all in my thoughts.
I love you all very much.
Hugs and Love from Laerke, Denmark
From: Sharon Kindle
Allie & Sue and families,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and yours.
From: Sue Lamb McQuillan
Sue, Allie and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially a child. May you find strength and peace in the knowledge you are not alone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Lamb McQuillan and Family
From: Tom and Sonja Beck family
Allie and Sue
so sorry to here of your loss.. may god comfort and protect you in the coming days.. it is never easy Ryan would want you all to keep going.. he is never far from your hearts.. cherish all the memories.. gods peace..please call if you need any thing.. hugs to you all..
From: Robert & Twila Inman
Sue & Allie and family....We just read about Ryan and wanted to say what a great kid he was. Haven't seen you in years and we are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Dixie Stordahl
Sue and Allie, Mandy, Carli, Margie, Swede, Thyus and Tatum, I am so sorry for your loss. May you keep the memories close to your hearts and take strength from them. Ryan was a fun loving friend of my boys and they are both saddened by his loss.
From: LaNay & Cathy Kapperud
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Sally Potter Wolf
My prayers and heart go out to you and the family at this very sad time. I read the obituary in the Bismarck Trib. and wanted to extend my condolences. He will be missed forever, but in your hearts and memories, Ryan will live on forever.
From: Joyce and Merv Olson
Allie and Sue, Milton, Marjorie and family: So sad to hear of you loss and we morn with you. You folks have had enough bad news and rejoice now in the good news that we morn as those who have a sure hope in Jesus Christ and his grace. May that hope and grace sustain you in the days ahead. Good memories of our time with you folks. Merv and Joyce Olson
From: Gifford and Kay Fjeld
Our thoughts are with you.
From: Daryl Stahl, Sandy, Bob
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Love ya all.
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