Edward C. Olson

Edward C. Olson, formerly of St. Michaels, and long time Baltimore County resident died at his home in Easton, Md. on Friday January 5, 2001 after a short battle with brain cancer. With him at time of death was his wife of 55 years, Mary Lee and daughter Lee Healy of Perth, Australia. He is also survived by his son Edward C. Olson Jr. and wife Patricia, both of Greenville South Carolina, his sister Norma Grogan and husband R. A. Grogan of Lake Montezuma, Arizona and 4 grandchildren in Australia. Edward Olson was born in San Bernadino California on March 12, 1923, the only son of Lucy and Conrad Olson. He attended Compton Junior College where he was Student Body President. After graduation he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He graduated in 1945 with the class of 1946, which was shortened to 3 years due to demands of WWII. Soon after the end of WWII he resigned his commission in the navy and began work at Bethlehem Steel, Sparrows Point, Md. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and served until April of 1954. Upon entering civilian life again, he returned to Bethlehem Steel where he rose to Assistant General Manager. In 1980 he was promoted to General Manager of Bethlehem''s plant in Steelton, Pa. A further promotion sent him to Bethlehem, Pa. as a corporate Vice President in 1983. He retired in 1985 and moved to St. Michaels, Md. where he had built a house on Long Haul Creek. Not one for being idle in his retirement, he became active in the local community and was a member of the Power Squadron for many years, becoming commander for a term as well as joining various committees in Martingham. He was president of WOA for a year and served on the architectural and sewer and water committees. He also enjoyed the local men''s club activities as well as being a keen golfer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, Md. 21601 and thanks them for their care and support during Edward''s short illness. A memorial service will be held Tuesday January 9, 2001 at 2pm at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam.