Obituary of Raymond Dean Olson

Dr. Raymond Dean Olson, 76, ofCortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2012 at his home. He was born November 21, 1936 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of the late Archie and Frances Dunbar Olson. Dr. Olson was raised in Calvin, North Dakota, attending local schools then completing his undergraduate studies at the University of North Dakota receiving a B.A. and B.S. He completed his doctorate in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He did his internship at Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., then served two years with the U.S. Air Force in Minot, N.D., before completing his residency in OB-Gyn. In June of 1968, he joined the late Dr.'s Theodore Jacobus and Lewis Berk at their practice on Euclid Ave. in Cortland. In 2001, after 32 years of practice and delivering over 5000 babies, Dr. Olson retired from the group where his partner, Dr. In Whan Oh is still practicing. His professional memberships include the Central New York OB-Gyn Association, Medical Society State of New York, American Medical Association, and American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). He alsoserved as past president of the local American Cancer Society board and was a founding board member of the Golden Eagles Hockey Club. He is survived by his loving, wife of 51 years, Carol Persia Olson of Homer,his son Eric (Sara) Olson of Lakeland, FL.,his daughters Lynn (Michael) Olson (Horrigan) of Glastonbury,CT., and Lisa(Paul) Gugerty of Homer; tengrandchildren Alaina, Luke, and John Olson; Haley and Matthew Olson andLilly Horrigan; Grace, Tighe, Anna, and Jane Gugerty; his sister JeanArnold and his nephew Christopher Arnold both of Bayfield, CO. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Persia, nieces Julie Persia Fulkerson, Mary Persia Leach all from Rochester, N.Y, and nephew Stephen Persia of Ohio. He is predeceased by his parents,his nephew, Daniel Arnold,and brother in law Stephen Persia. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed spending time at his homes in Cape Cod and Florida. His biggest joy came from playing with his grandchildren and watching them grow. Poppa/Papa will be dearly missed by all of us. Calling hours are Wednesday 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY, 13045. A funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Burial will follow at the St. Marys Cemetery. Contributions may be made to: American Heart Association,17 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057or American Diabetes Association,6390 Fly Rd ,2nd Floor,East Syracuse, NY 13057 To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com \ We will miss you Papa! Love, Lisa, Paul, Grace, Tighe Raymond, Anna, and Jane. Carol and family, please accept my sincere sympathy. May beautiful memories get you through this difficult time. Diana Cincotta Cianflocco Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. A special man to many. A caregiver,, husband, grandfather, friend, leader. He will be remembered and missed by all those whose lives he touched. Deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the family of Ray. Margie and Michael Stone and family I will miss Ray even though in late years I have mainly talked with him when seeking to talk to Carol. He was a good guy with a sense of humor and very down to earth. I would be there except for distance and weather. There is little one can say in such a situation except that my condolences go to the whole family - and I regret that I'm so far away. Patricia Baker In this time of unbearable loss our family has yours in our prayers. Find comfort and love in each other. Family is the concrete during grief and loss. Charles and Robyn Eaton & family I`m sorry to hear of your loss? I had a great opportunity to meet Dr. Olson on the end 90`s. He was a pleasant and generous person. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. I send my love to all the Olsons. Adolfo Fujita Dear Carol, I was saddened to hear of Ray's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. He is in God's hands now but will be missed so much. God Bless You And Your Family. Sandy Bower We have many happy memories of Ray at Cape Cod, Seneca Lake, Cortland, Red Newt, Wagner's, and Highland. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol and family Mary Alice and Chuck Freeman