Obituary of Michael Paul Olson

Michael “Mike” Paul Olson, aged 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on the evening of October 1st, 2016 in Moorpark, California. Mike was born in Los Angeles on June 30th, 1956, and raised by his adoptive parents, Eugene and Rita Olson. Mike graduated from Cypress High School in 1975 and while attending Cypress College, was awarded an art scholarship in recognition of his talent as a gifted ceramicist. Mike became a production potter, opening his own studio in Huntington Beach. He went on to become a successful entrepreneur, involved with many companies throughout his life. One of his most successful business ventures was in the tile industry where he sold tile to Lowes, ran installation crews, had a tile mural painting company, and created his own tile designs. The source of Mike’s greatest joy was his friendships and memories formed through his passions for pottery, poker, paddle boarding, and living in Malibu and traveling to Belize. His brilliant sense of humor made everyone who knew him feel connected and happy. Mike was a generous, vivacious man, spreading joy wherever he went. His presence will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Mike is survived by his wife Cynthia Felman-Olson, his step-daughters Madison and Avery Felman, his brother Gary Olson, wife Crystal, their sons Matthew and Michael, his sister Kathy Charlsworth, her husband Gary, and their daughters Jackie, Jenny, Jillian and Julia, and by other family members and friends. Mike considered Cyndi's family his own. He adored them and they loved him dearly. Mike’s celebration of life will be a private event. If you are a friend of Mike’s and would like to be included in the celebration please send contact information and any photos you may have of Mike to: mikeolsonmemorial@gmail.com A special thank you to Shelley and Landon Worthington for opening their home and their loving care for the last four months of Mike’s life. If you would wish to make a memorial donation in Mike’s honor please send to: Access TLC Hospice Foundation www.accesstlcfoundation.org 805.222.4673