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‘Scandinavian Hour’ co-host Ron Olsen dies

April 30th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Ron Olsen, 69, passed away following a traffic accident while visiting his brother in Norway. Since 1959, Olsen had been co-hosting “The Scandinavian Hour,” radio show. He was as Ballard as they come: “He attended Ballard High School, went to dances at Norway Hall and worshipped at the Lutheran Church,” reports the Seattle Times. Memorial services will be held May 12th from noon to 3 p.m. at the Nile Golf and Country Club in Mountlake Terrace. (Photo from KKNW-AM, which will be airing Olsen’s prerecorded shows on Saturdays through June.)

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5 responses so far ↓

  • 1 GB // Apr 30, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Ron was a beloved friend of the family for many years. His smile, his kindness will be dearly missed. Ole, we’re going to miss you.

  • 2 Endre & Bente // May 2, 2008 at 2:40 am

    We dont know what to say, it was a shock for us in LIER. When yu to brothers shold com back here and selebrate 17 of mai. We are suffering with all the familie

    Bente & Endre

  • 3 Kari Moore // May 2, 2008 at 10:33 am

    You will be greatly missed.. especially up at Norway Park! Your family is in our prayers.

  • 4 Jarle and Anna Berg // May 4, 2008 at 2:03 am

    We were very shocked to hear Ron had passed away. We were looking forward to seeing him in Rissa. We planning on trying the golf course in Trondheim. We always enjoyed his company up at Lake McMurray and other social functions. We are thinking about Linda and the rest of the family. Jarle and Anna Berg

  • 5 Eli Berg // May 5, 2008 at 1:05 am

    Sorry to hear that one of the pillasrs of the Norwegian community in Seattle has passed. Just last year we ran into him at 17 May in Ballard and he invited Tove and I (we were visiting from Norway) to have dinner with him, Linda, Gregory and friends, we had a very enjoyable time. He was always fun to hang around and we spent many a nights up at his cabin as kids. He always made time to play with us kids. He will be remembered with joy.
    My thoughts and prayers go to Linda and the family. Eli Berg

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