Gilbert Wayne Russell Olin

Born June 5, 1927 at Baird, WA. Twenty miles west of Coulee City, WA.

Son of Wallace and Clatie Olin pioneers of Douglas County.

He spent his young life on the farm and attended the MT. View School just two miles from home.

Born June 5, 1927 at Baird, WA. Twenty miles west of Coulee City, WA.

Son of Wallace and Clatie Olin pioneers of Douglas County.

He spent his young life on the farm and attended the MT. View School just two miles from home. He completed the ninth grade. Later in life he completed his G.E.D.

He married Dolores Hall on September 21, 1946 in Tonasket, WA. He worked seasonal jobs until he went to work for Leo Laven in road construction and later went to work for WSDOT where he remained for 26 year, retiring at Walla Walla in1989.

He liked to travel, hunt for rocks and see as much of this beautiful USA as he could.

He worked with the stones he collected. He painted, worked with wood and enjoyed the south west were he and his wife visited frequently.

Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years Dolores , five children, Naomi Mathews of Pasco, Washington, Ellen (Bob) LeDuc of Wallula, Washington, Peggy (Kenny) Scott of Walla Walla, Washington, John (Gail) Olin of George, Washington and Charles (Lisa) Olin of Union, Washington. Three sisters, Mildred Edwards of Ephrata, Edith Ritter of Ephrata, and Delma Brown of Coulee City.

Fourteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and 30 Great-Great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Sat. June 26, 2010 at1:00 p.m. At the Presbyterian Church in Coulee City, Wa.

Nicoles Funeral Home in Ephrata Wa.