Longtime McCleary resident Oliver John Jhanson passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. He was 76. Oliver was born on April 20, 1943, to Ogden and Marguerite (Bordon) Jhanson in Elma, Washington, where he attended school before joining the U.S. Navy.

After Oliver’s honorable separation from the military, he worked at McCleary Simpson Door as a yard/kiln supervisor. He retired after 43 years. Oliver was also a retired volunteer firefighter for the McCleary Fire District and member of the volunteer McCleary Ambulance Service.

In 1962, Oliver married the love of his life, Deanna (Walkup) Jhanson. Together they built a family and spent many happy years. Deanna passed in 2012.

Oliver enjoyed carpentry, hunting and camping. In his spare time he was also a draftsman for various projects.

Oliver is survived by his children LeeAnn (George) Owlett of Elma and Scott Jhanson of McCleary; mother, Marguerite Jhanson Marshal; five siblings; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deanna Jhanson; father, Ogden Jhanson; granddaughter Justina Jhanson and siblings Leonard Jhanson, Randy Jhanson, Dolly Mae Jhanson and Phoebe Diebert.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the McCleary Cemetery. A celebration of Oliver’s life and reception will follow at the McCleary VFW WA Post 5564.

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