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Thomas O. Olson After joyfully celebrating his 100th
Thomas O. Olson After joyfully celebrating his 100th birthday with over 100 family and friends in attendance on November 10, 2024, Tom died peacefully at his home in Aurora, CO. on January 17, 2025 with his children at his side. Among the dwindling number of WW II Combat Veterans, he was graced to the end by a sound inquisitive mind, a clear memory, a sunny disposition, and a warm, caring heart. Tom and his beloved wife, Rosemary, raised their family in Albuquerque beginning in 1955 where he became a respected member of the NM Bar Association, practicing in the public and private sectors primarily in the areas of water law and rights,Native American law (primarily representing several Pueblos and Tribes), and Federal Contracts administration. He retired from active practice in 1990 but maintained inactive status and interest in the law until his death. After retirement, Tom and Rosemary traveled extensively world wide, as well as to visit their children and grandchildren until her death, December 7, 2004. In 2013, Tom moved to Aurora, Co to live with his oldest daughter, Kristin, where he greatly enjoyed the rest of his life, particularly having time with the Adams' family and many new friends and even adapting to the colder winters! In addition to his wife, Rosemary, Tom was preceded in death by his younger brother, Carroll, and his beloved grandson, Brendan Falde. He is survived by his three children, Tom and wife Bonnie, Kristine Falde, and Sigrid and long time partner, Chris Wood; his grandchildren Megan Falde Adams and husband, Brendan, Nels Olson and wife Faith Kirk, Kari Olson and husband John Roesgen, Thomas M (Tommy) Olson, and his great grandchildren Garrett and Owen Adams, Mirabelle Olson and Eddy Roesgen.
