D Troop 3/5th Cavalry 1968-69
Gary's MOS was 68G20, Airframe Repair Supervisor/Airframe Welder
GARY'S OBBITUARY
June 11, 1948 - October 28, 2019
U.S. Veteran
Gary Wayne Olson, 71, of Sealy, Texas passed away suddenly at his home in Sealy on October 28, 2019.
He is survived by his aunt, Juanita Carlson of Indiana. Several cousins and many, many friends he’s gained over the years.
Gary was born in Corpus Christi, Texas June 11, 1948, to Verlin and Norma (Trammell) Olson and attended high school at W.B. Ray High School graduating in 1966.
He then attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi.
In 1967, Gary enlisted into the Army serving in Vietnam.
While in serving he received several distinctions including Good Conduct Medal, Army Accommodation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Gary was honorably discharged in September of 1973 at the rank of Sargent.
Gary was a member of the American Legion Post #442 and VFW Post 9182.
After his military career, Gary worked at a variety of companies in the Houston area.
He retired from BAE Systems.
Gary developed a second family in his journeys with the Houston Audubon, Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, Nature Discovery Center, Boling Bunny Farm, Houston Budgerigar Society, the Ornithological Group, The American Rabbit Breeders Association and more.
“Uncle Gary” enjoyed teaching new enthusiasts about identifying birds in the field, tips on raising award-winning rabbits and quick quips followed by a shared laugh.
He had a passion for Texas and military history and traveled the United States visiting historic sites and loved to share his journeys with others.
He was known for packing up and going at the drop of a hat to visit a historic site or nature area for a rare bird.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 4th, 2019 at the Houston Veterans National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Interment at Houston Veterans National Cemetery in Houston, Texas where his parents are buried.
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