Duran Olson, 46, died on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 2, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Wollenzien and Reverend Tim Bauer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at the Johnson-Green Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, MN with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service on Sunday evening and at the church for one hour prior to services on Monday.

Duran Keith Olson was born on October 4, 1955 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Morris and Dorothy (Huseth) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended school in Thief River Falls, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1974. Following High School he attended the AVTI in Thief River Falls, Carpentry Program, for two years.

Duran was united in marriage to Jodie Lian on June 18, 1983 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN.

He farmed with his brother, Ross, D and R Farms until 1996. Duran presently owned and operated D. Olson Construction and also drove bus for the Thief River Falls School District.

Duran loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his sons.

Duran was an assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 59, a member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota School Employees Association, Sunday School Superintendent at Trinity Lutheran Church and a past member of the church council.

Duran is survived by his wife, Jodie; three sons: Joel, Justin and Jayce, all of Thief River Falls; his mother, Dorothy Olson; seven brothers and sisters: Cathy Olson, Ross (Glenda) Olson all of Thief River Falls, MN, Merrilee (Loren) Goligowski, of White Bear Lake, MN, Natalie Olson of Hopkins, MN, Linette Olson of Grand Forks, ND, David (Anne) Olson of Alvarado, MN and Dianna (Dave) Cavalier of Fargo, ND; four nephews; two nieces; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Morris; grandparents: Emma and Edwin Olson and Inga and Erick Huseth.