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Jeffrey Olson, 65

Jeffrey Olson, 65, of Sun City Center, FL and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, after an extended illness.

Jeff loved his family, the perfect filet mignon, fishing Tampa Bay with his late father, Carroll, and daughter Libby, sailing and skiing on Clear Lake, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Bob Dylan and traveling with his wife, even if he said he’d had more than his fill of temples.

He was a FL licensed General Contractor who built many homes and commercial buildings over the course of his long career in both Iowa and Florida.

He was known as a perfectionist and insisted that all things be done carefully and correctly, not fast and sloppy. Many tradesmen learned much from him, even if they were salty about Jeff’s measured pace and gentle instructions (!) at the time.

He always said his favorite years were those in which he attended his daughter’s swim meets, because he loved to watch her compete and see the triumphant look on her face when she won.

Jeff leaves behind his wife and traveling companion of 35 years, Jayne, daughter Elizabeth, his mother Helen and scores of extended family and friends.

There will be a private family service held on Tampa Bay and in Clear Lake at a later date, and the family requests no flowers, but if you wish to make a memorial donation in Jeff’s name, please feel free to send to a youth organization he supported:

Tampa Sailing Squadron, Attn: TSS Youth Sailing Program, P. O. Box 3277, Apollo Beach, FL 33572.

Starting at $4.38/week.

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