Alfred Theodure (Ted) Olson

Alfred Theodore (Ted) Olson II passed away peacefully in his home,

surrounded by family, on November 6, 2015.

Ted was born to Alfred T. and Yetive H. Olson on October 1, 1929 and

was a 5th generation islander.

In 1943, when he was 14 years old, he went to work for what is now the Washington State Ferries. Ted proudly worked his way up from deck hand, receiving his Captain’s license at just 29 years old. He spent the majority of his 48 year career on the Vashon/Fauntleroy/Southworth run as the

Captain of the Quinalt.

When he wasn’t working, Ted enjoyed playing games, especially Dominoes and Cribbage. He also loved fishing around the Puget Sound and smelting at Jensen’s Point. In the spring he spent much of his time raising a beautiful garden and canning his bounty with his wife, Edna. Camping was another favorite family activity; Lake Wenatchee quickly became the regular summer spot. It is one that his family continues to visit each year.

Ted was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna, of 66 years whom passed away July 20th, 2015.

He is survived by his four daughters, Cindy Wallace (Jeff), Susan Wade, Janet Gast (Dave) and Sheri Rondeau (Stephen), as well as his 10 grand-children and 6 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life for both Ted and Edna is being planned for July 17th, 2016.

Paid Obituary.