Jeffrey Olson
– January 20, 2023
Jeffrey Olson, 65, of Sun City Center and formerly of Apollo Beach, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, after an extended illness.
Jeff loved his family; the perfect filet mignon; fishing Tampa Bay with his late father, Carroll, and daughter, Libby; the Iowa Hawkeyes; Bob Dylan; and traveling with his wife, even if he said he’d had more than his fill of temples.
He was a Florida licensed general contractor who built many homes and commercial buildings over the course of his long career in both Iowa and Florida.
He was known as a perfectionist and insisted that all things be done carefully and correctly, not fast and sloppy. Many tradesmen learned much from him, even if they were salty about Jeff’s measured pace and gentle instructions (!) at the time.
He always said his favorite years were those when he attended his daughter’s swim meets, because he loved to watch her compete and see the triumphant look on her face when she won.
Jeff leaves behind his wife and traveling companion of 35 years, Jayne; daughter, Elizabeth; his mother, Helen; and scores of extended family and friends.
There will be a private family service held on the bay at a later date, and the family requests no flowers, but if you wish to make a memorial donation in Jeff’s name, please send to a youth organization he supported:
Tampa Sailing Squadron, Attn: TSS Youth Sailing Program, P. O. Box 3277, Apollo Beach, FL 33572.
Jeff loved his family; the perfect filet mignon; fishing Tampa Bay with his late father, Carroll, and daughter, Libby; the Iowa Hawkeyes; Bob Dylan; and traveling with his wife, even if he said he’d had more than his fill of temples.
He was a Florida licensed general contractor who built many homes and commercial buildings over the course of his long career in both Iowa and Florida.
He was known as a perfectionist and insisted that all things be done carefully and correctly, not fast and sloppy. Many tradesmen learned much from him, even if they were salty about Jeff’s measured pace and gentle instructions (!) at the time.
He always said his favorite years were those when he attended his daughter’s swim meets, because he loved to watch her compete and see the triumphant look on her face when she won.
Jeff leaves behind his wife and traveling companion of 35 years, Jayne; daughter, Elizabeth; his mother, Helen; and scores of extended family and friends.
There will be a private family service held on the bay at a later date, and the family requests no flowers, but if you wish to make a memorial donation in Jeff’s name, please send to a youth organization he supported:
Tampa Sailing Squadron, Attn: TSS Youth Sailing Program, P. O. Box 3277, Apollo Beach, FL 33572.